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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

New text and pictures from 08.04.2026 During my last photo session at my friend's place, I was introduced to the adoptable dog Nora, which was a big surprise. By now she has been in my friend's small animal shelter for two years. Since she sees hardly anyone other than her and our buddy, Nora's situation worsened over time. She went from reserved to downright shy around strangers. Nobody was interested in her. Nobody wanted to give her a chance. Over time, I too had gotten used to rarely seeing her, because she only ever hid away. So at first I didn't even realize that the pretty dog bustling excitedly around me was Nora. Indeed, she even came over to me so I could pet her. Maria has really put in every effort with her, and it's paying off. She lets herself be petted and stroked quite normally, and Nora nearly hops onto her lap. She seems to be extending this trust to other people now, at least to women. I was not at all prepared for such a positive change in Nora and am feeling new hope that this sensitive dog may yet find her happy ending. New text and pictures from 04.06.2025 Our small outdoor foster placement has added an additional fence. Here Nora clearly seems to feel more comfortable and to be opening up. Perhaps someone will finally give her a chance. Text and pictures from 08.02. Her current pack of big and small dogs is currently far too much for the rather small space they live in, yet Nora never loses patience, even when she isn't left in peace at all. Where Nora came from is not really known, so her past is correspondingly unknown. One day she was bustling about at a dog boarding facility, where she had apparently been deliberately abandoned. She still has a lot to learn, but she can now move into her new bed from this point on.

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Neuer Text und Bilder vom 08. 04. 2026 Bei meiner letzten Fotosession bei meiner Freundin wurde mir die Vermittlungshündin Nora gezeigt, eine große Überraschung. Sie ist nun mittlerweile zwei Jahre in der kleinen Auffangstation meiner Freundin. Da sie außer ihr und unserem Kumpel kaum Menschen sieht verschlechterte sich Noras Situation mit der Zeit. Von zurückhaltend wurde sie Fremden gegenüber sogar scheu. Niemand interessierte sich für sie. Niemand wollte ihr eine Chance geben. Auch ich hatte mich mit der Zeit daran gewöhnt sie kaum zu Gesicht zu bekommen, weil sie sich nur noch versteckte. Somit registrierte ich zunächst gar nicht, dass die hübsche Hündin, die aufgeregt um mich herumwuselte Nora war. Ja sie kam sogar zu mir, um sich streicheln zu lassen. Maria hat sich wirklich alle Mühe mit ihr gegeben und es trägt Früchte. Sie kann sie ganz normal streicheln und kraulen, Nora hüpft ihr sogar fast auf den Schoß. Dies scheint sie nun auch auf andere Menschen, zumindest Frauen, zu übertragen. Auf solch positive Veränderung von Nora war ich gar nicht vorbereitet und schöpfe neue Hoffnung, dass auch diese sensible Hündin vielleicht doch noch ihr happy end bekommt. Neuer Text und Bilder vom 04. 06. 2025 Unsere kleine Außenpflegestelle hat eine zusätzliche Umzäunung gemacht. Hier scheint Nora sich sichtlich wohler zu fühlen und aufzutauen. Vielleicht mag ihr ja doch einmal jemand eine Chance geben. Text und Bilder vom 08. 02. Ihr derzeitiges Rudel von Groß und Klein ist momentan viel zu viel für den recht kleinen Raum auf dem sie leben, doch Nora verliert nie die Geduld, auch wenn sie gar nicht in Ruhe gelassen wird. Woher Nora kam weiß man nicht so genau und kennt die Vergangenheit entsprechend nicht. Sie wuselte eines Tages bei einer Hundepension rum, wo sie wohl gezielt ausgesetzt worden war. Sie muss noch viel lernen, ihr neues Körbchen kann sie ab sofort beziehen.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Hundehilfe Kreta e.V.
Cared for by Hundehilfe Kreta e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nora home

What you'll need for Nora 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 Nora

What life with Nora looks like

Nora is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Kreta e.V. in Germany.

A 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. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nora, answered.

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