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Adopt Nikitas

Pointer · Male · Young · 3 years

Nikitas Breed: Pointer mix Age: born 18.09.2022 Size: approx. 65 cm Weight: approx. 20 kg neutered: Yes Other dogs? Yes Children? Yes Cats? Must be tested Mediterranean test? Negative! A current test will be done before travel arrangements. Location: Shelter (K) Nikitas was handed over to the animal shelter by his owner due to health problems. He is a very friendly and sociable dog. Nikitas gets along well with other dogs and plays daily with them in the animal shelter. He is one of the quiet pointers, friendly towards people and cuddly. Before the trip to the new home, X-rays can be taken upon request for a fee to ensure that all joints are okay. The fee depends on the number of X-rays.

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Nikitas Rasse: Pointer Mischling Alter: geb. 18.09.2022 Größe: ca. 65 cm Gewicht: ca. 20 Kg Kastriert: Ja andere Hunde? Ja Kinder? Ja Katzen? Muss getestet werden Mittelmeertest? Negativ! Vor der Ausreise wird ein aktueller Test gemacht. Aufenthaltsort: Shelter (K) Nikitas wurde von seinem Besitzer aufgrund gesundheitlicher Probleme im Tierheim abgegeben. Er ist ein sehr freundlicher und geselliger Hund. Nikitas versteht sich gut mit den anderen Hunden und tobt täglich im Tierheim mit ihnen herum. Er gehört zu den ruhigen Pointern, ist menschenfreundlich und verschmust. Vor der Reise ins neue Zuhause, werden auf Wunsch, gegen eine Gebühr Röntgenaufnahmen gemacht, um sicher zugehen, dass alle Gelenke in Ordnung sind. Die Gebühr entscheidet sich nach Menge der Röntgenaufnahmen. Weitere Hunde und unseren Bewerbungsbogen finden Sie auf unserer Homepage unter

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Step by Paw e.V.
Living with Nikitas
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Step by Paw e.V. · GermanyLearn about Pointer

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Nikitas home

What you'll need for Nikitas 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Nikitas

What life with Nikitas looks like

Nikitas is a young adult pointer dog waiting at Step by Paw e.V. in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nikitas, answered.

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