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Nicky

Giant Schnauzer · Male · Senior · 9 years

Name: Nicky Age: 9 Sex: Male Size: Large Color: Multicolored Breed: Giant Schnauzer mix This is Nicky. He is 9 years old and a very calm, gentle Giant Schnauzer mix. He would like a quiet forever home.

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Name: Nicky Alter: 9 Geschlecht: Rüde Größe: Groß Farbe: Bunt Rasse: Riesenschnauzermix Das ist Nicky. Er ist 9 Jahre alt und ein ganz ruhiger, sanftmütiger Riesenschnauzermix. Er möchte in ein ruhiges für immer Zuhause.

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Hamm/Sieg

Shelter

Karibu - Hoffnung für Tiere e.V.

Cared for by Karibu - Hoffnung für Tiere e.V. · Hamm/Sieg Learn about Giant Schnauzer →

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About Nicky

What life with Nicky looks like

Nicky is a senior giant schnauzer dog waiting at Karibu - Hoffnung für Tiere e.V. in Hamm/Sieg.

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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nicky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nicky?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Karibu - Hoffnung für Tiere e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nicky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nicky if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Karibu - Hoffnung für Tiere e.V. 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 Nicky 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 Nicky 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 Karibu - Hoffnung für Tiere e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nicky 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.