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Nero

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Nero, the neutered mixed-breed male, is the largest of the new canine troops. He came to us with other dogs through our partner animal shelter to find his luck. The people-oriented, 60 cm tall Nero gets along well with his fellow dogs, knows how to walk on a leash and enjoys cuddling. He likes people and is somewhat reminiscent of a clumsy bear 😉 The name Balou would also suit him well 🙂 Nero is now looking for interested parties who would like to give a nice home to an older, large, black dog. A private, fenced garden should be available in the new home. Nero, we keep our fingers crossed. Note: If you click on one of the following links, you will be redirected to the corresponding page. Different privacy policies may apply there. daily, including Sundays and holidays: and

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Nero, der kastrierte Mischlingsrüde, ist der Größte der neuen Hundetruppe. Er kam mit weiteren Hunden durch unser Partnertierheim zu uns, um sein Glück zu finden. Der menschenbezogene, 60 cm hohe Nero kommt gut mit seinen Artgenossen zurecht, kennt es an der Leine zu laufen und kommt gerne zum kuscheln. Er mag den Menschen und erinnert etwas an einen tollpatschigen Bären 😉 Der Name Balou würde auch gut zu ihm passen 🙂 Nero sucht nun Interessenten, die gerne auch einem älteren, großen, schwarzen Hund ein schönes Zuhause schenken möchten. Ein eigener, eingezäunter Garten sollte im neuen Zuhause vorhanden sein. Nero Großer, wir drücken dir die Daumen. Hinweis: Wenn sie einen der nachfolgenden Links anklicken werden sie auf die entsprechende Seite weiter geleitet. Dort gelten womöglich andere Datenschutzrichtlinien. täglich, auch Sonn – und Feiertagen: und

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Julias Tierheim Ahaus

Living with Nero

✓Neutered

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About Nero

What life with Nero looks like

Nero is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Julias Tierheim Ahaus in Germany.

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.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Many dogs and cats leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport, but this varies by shelter, so confirm what is included with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nero, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nero?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Julias Tierheim Ahaus 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Julias Tierheim Ahaus whether they will for Nero, what they require (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?: Julias Tierheim Ahaus lists Nero as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Julias Tierheim Ahaus, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Nero isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Julias Tierheim Ahaus about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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.