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Nero

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Nero war seit Welpenalter bei seiner Familie und in der ersten Zeit verlief alles gut. Dann gab es jedoch immer mehr Probleme mit dem kleinen Kind, dass sich auf Grund eines Handicaps manchmal "unvorhersehbar" verhielt, sodass man sich schließlich von dem Hund trennte. Wir lernen Nero gerade als einen sehr energiegeladenen Hund kennen, der nicht weiß, wohin mit seinem Temperament. Kein Wunder, wie soll er sich auslasten, wenn er viele Stunden im Zwinger verbringt? Er kann zwar Kommandos wie „Sitz” und „Nein”, aber seine Aufmerksamkeitsspanne ist sehr kurz. Dann hat er wieder etwas „Wichtigeres” in der Nase. Bei Begegnungen mit Artgenossen hat er meist eine große Klappe, aber unverträglich ist er nicht, denn er teilt sich den Zwinger mit einer netten Hündin. Für Nero suchen wir Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, die viel Zeit haben und den Willen, den klugen Kerl mental und körperlich auszulasten und ihm beizubringen, dass nicht immer alles nach seiner Nase läuft. Wir möchten Nero nicht in einen Haushalt mit Kindern oder zu Katzen bzw. Kleintieren vermitteln. Dafür suchen wir nette Menschen, die ihm mit viel Liebe und Geduld beibringen, dass in der Ruhe die Kraft liegt. Wenn Sie sich für ein Kennenlernen mit Nero interessieren, schreiben Sie uns bitte eine ausführliche E-Mail.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Cologne
Shelter
Tierheim Köln
Living with Nero
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Köln · CologneLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Nero home

What you'll need for Nero in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    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
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Nero

What life with Nero looks like

Nero is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Köln in Cologne.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Cologne, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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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