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Nico

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Nico is missing, besides his own home, (actually) €205.00 a month to cover his boarding costs. Through kind fundraising campaigns we can repeatedly set aside a portion of it for him, but unfortunately it is not enough in full... You will find the donations received so far under his introduction. Nico has grown into a beautiful, stately, but also true livestock guardian dog, who takes his duty of protecting house, yard and family very seriously, if one lets him. On unfamiliar terrain or during walks, he tends not to. If a stranger approaches him appropriately and shows him, as his person, that everything is in order, then he also gladly allows his family to take over, watching to make sure nothing happens to them. For Nico we are looking for an experienced family with older children, whom he knows and likes. No apartment living, a house with a securely fenced garden is a must! And of course no kennel housing. This family should be aware that Nico cannot deny his genes, and should thoroughly inform themselves about what a livestock guardian needs to be happy. How to handle the behavior of a livestock guardian, so that lifelong cohabitation stands in the way of nothing. "Nico is a very people-oriented dog and loves his people very much (note: this loyalty simply corresponds to the nature of a livestock guardian), but he needs people who are confident handling dogs and who show him that it is not his job to protect them as well. He is just as happy to watch over house and yard and will let you know when strangers approach, which also includes the car when going on outings. He is generally compatible with other dogs, but he also likes his peace and does not want to play with everyone. He would probably prefer to be a single dog, but he is also fine with a female dog by his side. With male dogs it always depends heavily on sympathy whether he gets along well with them or merely tolerates them. Otherwise Nico is a really funny and active fellow who is always happy when he is allowed to come along, and also a real cuddle-nose when it comes to snuggling." 27.05.2022 - Nico sends greetings from the road :-) ... and to buddy Patrik, who is at the animal shelter

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Nico fehlen, neben seinem eigenen Zuhause, (eigentlich) 205,00 € im Monat, damit seine Pensionskosten gedeckt sind. Doch durch liebe Aktionen können wir immer wieder mal einen Teil davon für ihn abzwacken, aber leider reicht es nicht im Ganzen... Die bisherigen Eingänge finden Sie unter seiner Vorstellung. Nico ist zu einem wunderschönen, stattlichen, aber auch wahren Herdenschutzhund herangewachsen, der seine Aufgabe Haus, Hof und Familie zu beschützen sehr ernst nimmt, wenn man ihn denn lässt. Auf fremden Terrain/bei Spaziergängen neigt er nicht dazu. Wenn man sich ihm als fremde Person entsprechend nähert und ihm als sein Mensch zeigt, dass alles seine Ordnung hat, dann lässt er auch gerne seine Familie übernehmen aufzupassen, dass ihnen nichts geschieht. Für Nico suchen wir eine erfahrene Familie mit größeren Kindern, die kennt und mag er. Keine Wohnungshaltung, Haus mit sicher eingezäuntem Garten ist ein Muss! Und selbstverständlich keine Zwingerhaltung. Dieser Familie sollte bewusst sein, dass Nico seine Gene nicht leugnen kann, und sich gründlich darüber informieren, was ein Herdenschützer zum Glücklichsein braucht. Wie man mit dem Verhalten eines Herdenschützers umzugehen hat, so dass einem gemeinsamen Zusammenleben auf Lebenszeit nichts im Wege steht. "Nico ist ein sehr menschenbezogener Hund und liebt seine Leute sehr (Anmerkung: diese Loyalität entspricht einfach dem Wesen eines Herdenschützers) doch benötigt er Menschen, die sicher im Umgang mit Hunden sind und ihm aufzeigen, dass es nicht seine Aufgabe ist, sie auch zu beschützen. Er passt ebenso gerne auf Haus und Hof auf und gibt bescheid, wenn Fremde sich nähern, das beinhaltet auch das Auto, wenn es auf Ausflüge geht. Mit Artgenossen ist er grundsätzlich verträglich, hat aber auch gerne seine Ruhe und möchte nicht mit jedem spielen. Er wäre wahrscheinlich lieber ein Einzelhund, aber mit einem Hundemädel an der Seite auch einverstanden. Bei Rüden ist es immer sehr von der Sympathie abhängig, ob er sich mit ihnen gut versteht, oder sie einfach nur akzeptiert. Ansonsten ist Nico ein echt lustiger und aktiver Kerl, der sich immer freut, wenn er dabei sein darf, und auch eine echte Schmusenase, wenn es dann an´s Kuscheln geht. " 27. 05. 2022 - Nico schickt Grüße von unterwegs :-) ... und zu Kumpel Patrik, der im Tierschu

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Nico
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Fellchen in Not e.V. · Germany

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nico home

What you'll need for Nico 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 Nico

What life with Nico looks like

Nico is a medium-sized dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. in Germany.

A 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. 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 Nico, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nico?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Fellchen in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nico on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nico 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 Fellchen in Not e.V. whether they will for Nico, 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 Nico already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Fellchen in Not e.V. lists Nico as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Fellchen in Not e.V., so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Nico isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Fellchen in Not e.V. about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nico 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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