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The beautiful black and white calf, about one year old at the time, was seized from a dirty, very poorly ventilated stable in the summer of 2016 along with eight other calves. Initially, a farmer took them in at the request of the authorities to fatten them up. Later, the calves were supposed to be "marketed," but the animals did not gain weight as hoped. In three of the eight calves, the lungs had suffered such severe damage from the poor husbandry that they had become "damp." This term is used to describe the condition when mucus layers have built up in the alveoli, which are crucial for gas exchange, thus limiting the exchange. They were so short of breath that they had to be euthanized. However, at least they were spared the fattening and slaughter. The other six were in relatively good condition, but the reduced weight gain due to the poor husbandry did not catch up with them. Fortunately, this was good because the official veterinarian found no buyer. She offered Nixe her five companions Henny, Lissy 2, Nele, Nora 2, and Gundula as foster parents as a gift. All six are desperately in need of sponsors.

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Das wunderschöne schwarzbunte Rindermädchen wurde im Alter von etwa einem Jahr im Sommer 2016 zusammen mit acht weiteren Jungrindern abgemagert aus einem verdreckten, sehr schlecht belüfteten Stall beschlagnahmt und zunächst von einem Landwirt im Auftrag der Behörde zum Auffüttern übernommen. Später sollten die Rinder dann „vermarktet“ werden, aber die Tiere nahmen nicht so gut zu, wie zunächst erhofft. Bei drei der acht Rinder hatte die Lunge in der schlimmen Haltung so schwer Schaden genommen, dass die Tiere „dämpfig“ geworden waren. So bezeichnet man das Krankheitsbild, wenn sich in den für die Atmung wichtigen Lungenbläschen (Alveolen) Schleimschichten abgelagert hat und damit der Gasaustausch nur noch eingeschränkt möglich ist. Sie bekamen so schlecht Luft, dass sie eingeschläfert werden mussten. So blieb ihnen aber die Mast und die Schlachtung zumindest erspart. Die anderen sechs waren soweit in recht gutem Zustand, aber die durch die schlechte Haltung verminderte Gewichtszunahme holten sie nicht mehr auf. Das war aber gut so, denn dadurch fand die Amtsveterinärin keinen Käufer. Sie bot Nixe ihre fünf Gefährtinnen Henny, Lissy 2, Nele, Nora 2 und Gundula deshalb erfreulicherweise Schutzengel für Tiere als Geschenk an. Alle sechs suchen dringend Paten.

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Medium
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🇩🇪Drolshagen
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Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
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About Nixe

What life with Nixe looks like

Nixe is a medium-sized adult mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Nixe far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇩🇪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 Nixe, answered.

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