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Nero

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Nero is an imposing dog who has already gone through a lot. Originally, the strong male dog came from an "animal welfare association," who rehomed him from Eastern Europe via Facebook to Germany, in the Ahrthal. He lived in a small family with another older female dog and also regularly attended dog training classes. Nero’s basic obedience and his lead manners are excellent, except when he meets another dog, then it becomes sporty and he needs to be clearly led and held. Unfortunately, in the summer of 2021, the devastating flood hit and Nero’s family lost everything, even the parents had to be put in a wheelchair due to injuries. In the end, it was too much, and Nero barely got out of the house and was only allowed in the remaining small garden, which was not enough in the long run. Normally, an animal welfare association should stand by its former charges for life and take them back in times of need, but in this case (as so often... ), the original organization no longer wanted anything to do with it, which meant that Nero had to be rehomed to a local animal shelter, where we eventually agreed to take him in due to the urgency. At first, the big fellow found it very hard to accept the situation at the animal shelter and needed time. Nowadays, he has settled in and is a great guy who loves his people, enjoys being stroked, and seeks affection. For Nero, we are looking for dog-experienced people who can give him time to get used to everything, especially to the people themselves, and he would like to have a garden or a piece of land, well-fenced, where he can stay and be out in, which suits his nature.

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Nero ist ein imposanter Hund, der bereits viel durchgemacht hat. Ursprünglich stammt der starke Rüde von einem "Tierschutzverein", der ihn über Facebook aus Osteuropa nach Deutschland, in das Ahrthal, vermittelt hat. Er lebte in einer kleinen Familie mit einer weiteren älteren Hündin und besuchte auch regelmäßig die Hundeschule. Neros Grundgehorsam und seine Leinenführigkeit sind prima, bis auf wenn er den einen oder anderen Hund trifft, denn er nicht mag, da wird es dann sportlich und er muss klar geführt und gehalten werden. Leider kam im Sommer 2021 die folgenschwere Überschwemmung und Neros Familie verlor Hab und Gut, selbst die Eltern mussten nach dem Unglück aufgrund von Verletzungen in den Rollstuhl. Alles in allem war dann am Ende doch zu viel und Nero kam so gut wie gar nicht mehr raus und wurde nur noch in den verbliebenen kleinen Garten gelassen, was auf Dauer nicht genügte. Normalerweise sollte ein Tierschutzverein ein Leben lang für seine ehemaligen Schützlinge gerade stehen und sie in der Not wieder aufnehmen, in diesem Fall ( wie so oft... ) wollte der ursprünliche Verein nichts mehr damit zu tun haben, was bedeutete, dass Nero in ein hiesiges Tierheim musste, wo wir am Ende aufgrund der Dringlichkeit zugesagt haben. Anfangs tat sich der große Bursche sehr schwer, die Tierheimsituation anzunehmen und brauchte Zeit. Mittlerweile ist er angekommen und ist ein toller Kerl, der seine Menschen liebt, gerne gestreichelt wird und Zuwendung sucht. Für Nero suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen, die ihm Zeit geben, sich an alles zu gewöhnen, vor allem an die Personen selbst, und er möchte gerne einen Garten oder ein Grundstück, gut umzäunt, in dem er sich immer wieder aufhalten möchte und wachen darf, was seiner Natur entspricht.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Nero
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Nero home

What you'll need for Nero in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Nero

What life with Nero looks like

Nero is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Requires time to adjust to new people and situations. Needs secure fencing and space to patrol.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nero, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nero?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Köln handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nero on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nero if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Köln will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Nero already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Nero isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Köln early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nero and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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