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Nicole

Mixed Breed · Female

Today, we want to introduce our Nicole. She is an initially shy mixed-breed female dog who was placed in a foster home in Germany at the beginning of this year. In her foster family, she lives together with small children up to somewhat older ones, and one can notice gradually that she is becoming more confident. She is looking for people who will give her the chance to trust them and do it at her own pace, as she needs it. She is friendly but very reserved during visits. However, her curiosity eventually drives her to the visits, and she then also allows herself to be stroked. The other dogs provide her with stability, and she learns many things from the other dogs. Still, it is not excluded that she could be happy as a single princess. Where are the people who will give Nicole the time to get used to them and provide her with a quiet spot in the house?

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Heute wollen wir unsere Nicole vorstellen. Sie ist eine anfangs eine schüchterne Mischlingshündin Anfang dieses Jahres durfte sie auf eine Pflegestelle ziehen in Deutschland. In ihrer Pflegefamilie wohnt sie zusammen mit kleinen Kindern bis etwas größeren, und man merkt nach und nach, dass sie immer mehr ankommt. Sie sucht Menschen, die ihr die Möglichkeit geben, ihr Vertrauen zu schenken und das in ihrem Tempo, wie sie es benötigt. Besuch gegenüber ist sie freundlich, aber sehr zurückhaltend. Die Neugier treibt sie aber nach einiger Zeit zu dem Besuch und sie lässt sich dann auch streicheln. Die vorhandenen Hunde geben ihr Halt und sie lernt viele Dinge von den anderen Hunden. Trotzdem ist nicht ausgeschlossen, dass sie als Einzelprinzessin glücklich werden kann. Wo sind die Menschen, die Nicole die Zeit geben, um sich bei Ihnen ein zu gewöhnen und ihr ein ruhiges Plätzchen im Haus verschaffen.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Gernsbach
Shelter
Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V.
Living with Nicole
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. · GernsbachLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nicole home

What you'll need for Nicole 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 Nicole

What life with Nicole looks like

Nicole is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein ARCA e.V. in Gernsbach.

An 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.

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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 ARCA e.V. 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 ARCA 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 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 ARCA e.V. 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.
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