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Nicky

Belgian Malinois · Female · Senior · 9 years

shoulder height: 53 cm Nicky is a loving, affectionate female dog who is very attached to her humans and loves to cuddle. She shows herself to be cuddly and attentive with familiar people, but she is suspicious towards strangers - especially older people. Nicky gets along with other dogs depending on sympathy. Cats and small animals should not live in her new home. She is eager to learn, knows the basic commands and can be easily motivated with treats. Contact with the postman, vet visits or nail trimming are not among her favorite situations, but this can be worked on with patience. Nicky loves walks in the forest and on the beach, but she is not a big fan of water. She needs mental and physical stimulation - then she shows herself to be happy, attentive and full of energy. For Nicky we are looking for dog-experienced people with patience, heart and clear leadership who can give her security.

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Schulterhöhe: 53 cm Nicky ist eine liebevolle, anhängliche Hündin, die ihren Menschen sehr zugewandt ist und gern kuschelt. Bei vertrauten Personen zeigt sie sich verschmust und aufmerksam, gegenüber Fremden –vor allem gegenüber älteren Menschen– reagiert sie misstrauisch. Mit anderen Hunden versteht Nicky sich je nach Sympathie. Katzen und Kleintiere sollten in ihrem neuen Zuhause nicht leben. Sie ist lernfreudig, kennt die Grundkommandos und lässt sich gut mit Leckerlis motivieren. Kontakt mit dem Postboten, Tierarztbesuche oder Krallenschneiden gehören nicht zu ihren Lieblingssituationen, daran kann mit Geduld allerdings gearbeitet werden. Nicky liebt Spaziergänge im Wald und am Strand, ist jedoch kein großer Wasserfan. Sie braucht geistige und körperliche Auslastung – dann zeigt sie sich fröhlich, aufmerksam und voller Energie. Für Nicky suchen wir hundeerfahrene Menschen mit Geduld, Herz und klarer Führung, die ihr Sicherheit geben. 03841 - 79 01 79

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg

Living with Nicky

✕Spayed

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About Nicky

What life with Nicky looks like

Nicky is a large senior belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg 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. 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. Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg 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 — Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg 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 Tierheim Dorf Mecklenburg 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.