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Nina

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

A female mixed breed dog, approximately 60 cm tall, born on 09.05.2014. Not a beginner dog. Not suitable for children. Not compatible with cats. Compatibility with other dogs depends on individual temperament. Known health issues: spinal cord infarction. At the shelter since March 2026.

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Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich geboren: 09.05.2014 Schulterhöhe: ca. 60 cm Anfängerhund: nein zu Kindern: nein verträglich mit Katzen: nein andere Hunde: nach Sympathie bekannte Krankheiten: z.N. Rückenmarkinfarkt bei uns seit: März 2026 Besonderheiten:

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen
Shelter
Tierschutzzentrum Scherzingen
Living with Nina
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzzentrum Scherzingen · Ehrenkirchen-ScherzingenLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen →More dogs in Germany →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Nina home

What you'll need for Nina 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
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Nina

What life with Nina looks like

Nina is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzzentrum Scherzingen in Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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.

Ehrenkirchen-Scherzingen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nina, answered.

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