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Nico

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Nico was admitted to the city sterilization station in Moinesti. He was rescued by the animal shelter Ringoland there and now waits at the shelter for his chance at a better life. He is a loving and friendly little dog who gets along very well with other dogs and has a smart and curious nature. He is travel-ready and could come to us from Germany as soon as we have a foster home available or if he finds a loving and suitable family to adopt him directly.

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Nico war in der st�dtischen T�tungsstation von Moinesti gelandete. Er wurde vom Tierheim Ringoland dort herausgeholt und ist nach einiger Zeit dann zu uns nach Deutschland in seine Pflegestelle gereist. Wir suchen f�r ihn ein wundersch�nes Zuhause. Nico war in der st�dtischen T�tungsstation von Moinesti gelandete. Er wurde vom Tierheim Ringoland dort herausgeholt und ist nach einiger Zeit dann zu uns nach Deutschland in seine Pflegestelle gereist. Wir suchen f�r ihn ein wundersch�nes Zuhause. Nico ist ein lieber und freundlicher kleiner Hund, vertr�gt sich sehr gut mit anderen Hunden, tolerier

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Mainz
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V.
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. · MainzLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nico home

What you'll need for Nico in week one.

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  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

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    €20–35

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About Nico

What life with Nico looks like

Nico is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. in Mainz.

An young 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

Mainz, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nico, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nico?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein Santorini 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?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein Santorini 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Nico 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 Nico 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 Tierschutzverein Santorini e.V. 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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