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Nikolo

Podenco · Male

Our animal rescuers report: the shelter received a call from a wedding party. Suddenly, Nikolo was there, starving, very thin, trembling, with a chain around his neck. He let the wedding guests pet him easily, so the rescuers took him away. The delicate fellow was covered with scars. He was not chipped, but very sociable, fearless and directly sought contact with people. He has an old, healed injury on his right front leg, which can be felt, but does not affect him in everyday life. It looks like a broken bone that was never properly treated. Nikolo showed himself to be extremely social and very friendly with people and fellow dogs from the beginning. The sociable, affectionate Podenco mix comes charmingly, but not at all intrusively, to people and actively seeks their affection and enjoys every minute of security. Who would like to offer the gentle, cheerful Nikolo cuddles in a home of their own (with or without a dog), which he so desperately misses? Measurements of Nikolo: Neck circumference: 32 cm | Chest circumference: 54 cm | Shoulder height: 50 cm | Back length: 49 cm. Information about the Podenco Please note: The feedback from animal shelters reflects the current behavior of those here.

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Beschreibung Unsere Tierschützer berichten: das Tierheim erhielt einen Anruf von einer Hochzeitsgesellschaft. Plötzlich stand Nikolo dort, ausgehungert, ganz dünn, zitternd, mit einer Kette um den Hals. Er ließ sich problemlos von den Hochzeitsgästen streicheln, also holten die Tierschützerinnen ihn ab. Der zarte Kerl war übersät mit Narben. Er war nicht gechippt, aber sehr gesellig, furchtlos und suchte direkt initiativ den Kontakt zu Menschen. Er hat eine alte, ausgeheilte Verletzung am rechten Vorderbein, die man fühlen kann, die ihn im Alltag aber nicht beeinträchtigt. Es sieht aus wie ein gebrochener Knochen, der nie richtig versorgt wurde. Nikolo zeigte sich von Beginn an äußerst sozial und sehr freundlich mit Menschen und Artgenossen. Der kontaktfreudige, verschmuste Podenco Mischling kommt immer wieder charmant, aber keinesfalls aufdringlich, auf die Menschen zu und sucht aktiv nach deren Zuwendung und genießt jede Minute Geborgenheit. Wer möchte dem sanften, fröhlichen Nikolo Schmuseeinheiten in einem eigenen Zuhause (mit oder ohne Hund) anbieten, die er so sehr vermisst? Maße von Nikolo: Halsumfang: 32 cm | Brustumfang: 54 cm | Schulterhöhe: 50 cm | Rückenlänge: 49 cm. Informationen zum Podenco Bitte beachten Sie: Die Rückmeldungen Tierheime spiegeln das aktuelle Verhalten der hier zur

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🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierischgeholfen e.V.
Living with Nikolo
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Bringing Nikolo home

What you'll need for Nikolo 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
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    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
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    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 Nikolo

What life with Nikolo looks like

Nikolo is a adult podenco dog waiting at Tierischgeholfen e.V. in Germany.

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 Nikolo, answered.

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