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Nicole

Border Collie · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Nicole was brought to our cooperative animal shelter by the authorities. A little girl, alone on her own. She came in quarantine, was examined and pampered with high-quality food. 4 weeks later she is barely recognizable: she has become a beautiful puppy girl, we think she is a Border Collie mix. She is open-minded, plays with the other puppies in the yard, relaxes in the sun and when one of the helpers has time for a few pats, the day is perfect. Nicole is a little water rat. No water barrel is safe from her, and when the helpers spray her with the hose while cleaning, she is totally excited. We are looking for a family or individual for Nicole who will teach her the dog 1x1, promote her and never leave her behind. A social first dog can live in the family. Children should be of primary school age and know how to handle animals responsibly. With the right upbringing, Nicole will be a treasure for "everywhere with her". Nicole has a slightly "awkward" gait at the back. The X-rays show no damage to the hip, knee or ankle. We suspect she had a rear trauma that has retreated. Nicole can walk normally, do her business normally. She is in no way handicapped. As the video shows, her gait is improving steadily. If you would like to learn more about Nicole, please contact us. All dogs are chipped, vaccinated and travel with an EU passport in a German veterinary office registered transport.

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Nicole wurde von der Behörde in unser Kooperationstierheim gebracht. Ein kleines Mädchen- alleine unterwegs. Sie kam in Quarantäne, wurde untersucht und mit hochwertigem Futter auf gepäppelt. 4 Wochen später erkennt man sie kaum wieder: sie ist ein hübsches Welpenmädchen geworden, wir denken ein Border Collie Mischling ist Sie ist aufgeschlossen, tobt mit den anderen Welpen im Hof, entspannt in der Sonne und wenn einer von den Helfern Zeit für ein paar Streicheleinheiten hat, ist der Tag perfekt. Nicole ist eine kleine Wasserratte. Keine Wassertonne ist vor ihr sicher, und wenn die Helfer beim Saubermachen sie mit dem Schlauch nass spritzen, ist sie total aus dem Häuschen. Wir suchen für Nicole eine Familie oder Einzelperson, die ihr das Hunde 1×1 beibringen, sie fördern und nie mehr im Stich lassen. Gerne kann ein sozialer Ersthund in der Familie leben. Kinder sollten im Grundschulalter sein und den verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Tieren kennen. Mit der richtigen Erziehung wird Nicole ein Schatz für „überall mit dabei“. Nicole hat hinten einen etwas „staksigen“ Gang. Die Röntgenaufnahmen zeigen keinen Schaden an Hüfte, Knie oder Fußgelenk. Wir vermuten, dass sie ein Rückentrauma hatte, das sich wieder zurückbildet. Nicole kann normal laufen, ganz normal ihre Geschäfte verrichten. Sie ist in keiner Weise gehandicapt. Wie das Video zeigt, verbessert sich ihr Gangbild stetig. Wenn Sie mehr über Nicole erfahren möchten, nehmen Sie gerne Kontakt auf. Alle Hunde sind bei Ausreise gechipt, geimpft und reisen mit einem EU Ausweis in einem beim deutschen Veterinäramt registriertem Transport

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇩🇪Bornheim

Shelter

Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde

Living with Nicole

✓Vaccinated
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About Nicole

What life with Nicole looks like

Nicole is a medium-sized puppy border collie dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Furbys FellFreunde in Bornheim.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Nicole, answered.

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