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Norina-2

Female · Young · 3 years

Country of Origin: Hungary Norina, the beautiful dog, arrived on June 5, 2024, with her puppy Benu, from poor husbandry conditions at Menhely. They come from the city of Orgovany. As seen in the entrance photos of Norina, she had a large rope with a big carabiner around her neck and was much too thin. Fortunately, mother and son escaped this hell. Norina now waits "behind bars" for her people who will show her the sunny sides of life; she has more than earned it! Despite her sad past as a chained dog, Norina has kept her wonderful personality. She is very attached to humans and clings to them, always seeking the company of shelter staff. At first, she is a bit shy around strangers until she realizes that they mean her no harm. It’s likely that not all the people in her previous life were well-intentioned, and she had to make some unpleasant experiences. But it’s wonderful that she still has faith in people when she realizes that they have no ill intentions towards her. Norina is happy when the shelter staff give her some time and attention, and she gratefully accepts this and doesn’t want to miss out on it. Norina can already walk on a leash, but she should still be taught a few things from the dog ABCs lovingly. Norina is looking forward to exploring the world outside the shelter with her new people. Norina wants to live on the land, and a garden is a must. She definitely does not belong in the city. She gets along well with her fellow animals and currently (September 16, 2025) lives in a kennel with Helmut. So far, she has not shown any territorial behavior at the animal shelter, but this could change in her new home. For our wonderful Norina, we are looking for lovers and enthusiasts of herding dogs who can understand her, provide her with age-appropriate mental stimulation, tasks, and challenges, ensure her full family integration, pamper her with fine food, lots of cuddles, a cozy dog bed, and give her a worry-free and happy life where she is loved, respected, and cared for. Who can be Norina’s faithful friend? A voluntary Hungarian helper wrote on July 21, 2024: "Norina arrived at the animal shelter with her puppy Benu, emaciated and poorly cared for. A mentor took her on a walk. Norina is a very loving and friendly dog. Despite all the bad things that have happened to her, she trusts and loves humans. It was probably her first walk, so she was unsure but also curious and interested. She knows and feels that only good things will happen to her now. She enjoyed being with and with us, she is a human-oriented, young, and well-socialized dog. Her file states that she is accustomed to other dogs. Norina is waiting for a new owner who will take her to a safe, permanent home as part of the family. With patience, guided training, and endless love, she is worth being led and shown how a happy owner’s life looks. A larger garden would be great, and she needs a lot of exercise and regular walks. She doesn’t want to live on a chain or in a pen again. Good luck, dear Norina!" A voluntary Hungarian helper wrote on April 29, 2025: "Norina was taken in at the animal shelter with her puppy Benu in June 2024. She participated in the mentoring program multiple times. Her mentors took Norina on a walk. Norina walks nicely on a leash, is curious, and attentive. When she saw another dog or cat on the way, Norina stopped to observe. She didn’t growl or bark, she just continued walking nicely. During such walks, there is a lot of new things to discover. She enjoyed the outing, she could sniff and move around as she wanted. She accepted the cuddles and pampering gratefully. She always has a dog companion who lives in the same pen. This time, she went for a walk with her pen companion." A voluntary Hungarian helper wrote on December 24, 2025: "Norina came to the shelter’s care in June 2024 with her puppy. She was very thin and was seized. Today, Norina is doing well. By her first year, she had to make many bad experiences. Despite this, she has kept her trust and her love for humans. We got to know Norina at the mentor play area, and her mentors are allowed to take her for walks on Saturdays. These walks are very important and necessary for Norina. Norina is a loving, sweet, friendly, and human-oriented female dog. She has met many mentors and is friends with all of them. She is very popular with the mentors. She has a rather quiet nature and likes

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Die wunderschöne Norina kam am 5.6.2024 zusammen mit ihrem Welpen Benu aus schlechter Haltung ins Menhely. Sie stammen aus der Stadt Orgovány. Wie man bei Norina auf den Eingangsfotos sieht, hing ihr ein Seil mit einem grossen Karabiner um den Hals, und sie war viel zu dünn. Zum Glück konnten Mutter und Sohn dieser Hölle entkommen. Norina wartet nun «hinter Gittern» auf ihre Menschen, die ihr die Sonnenseiten des Lebens zeigen, sie hat es mehr als verdient. Trotz ihrer traurigen Vergangenheit als Kettenhund hat Norina ihren tollen Charakter bewahrt. Sie ist dem Menschen sehr zugetan und anhänglich und sucht immer die Nähe der Tierheimmitarbeiter. Bei fremden Personen ist sie am Anfang etwas schüchtern, bis sie merkt, dass man es gut mit ihr meint. Bestimmt waren ihr in ihrem bisherigen Leben nicht alle Menschen wohlgesonnen, und sie musste ihre unschönen Erfahrungen machen. Umso schöner, dass sie den Glauben an die Menschen nicht verloren hat, sobald sie merkt, dass man ihr nichts Böses will. Norina freut sich, wenn die Tierheimmitarbeiter ihr etwas Zeit und Aufmerksamkeit schenken, das nimmt sie dankbar an und möchte es nie mehr missen. Norina kann schon an der Leine laufen, ansonsten sollte sie noch ein paar Sachen aus dem Hunde-ABC liebevoll beigebracht bekommen. Sie freut sich darauf, mit ihren neuen Menschen die Welt ausserhalb des Tierheims zu entdecken. Norina möchte auf dem Land leben, und ein Garten ist ein Muss, in die Stadt gehört sie definitiv nicht. Mit ihren Artgenossen versteht sie sich gut und lebt aktuell (16.09.2025) mit Helmut in einem Kennel. Norina zeigt sich nicht territorial, auch wenn die Anlage als Herdenschutzhund in ihr steckt. Für unsere wundervolle Norina suchen wir Kenner und Liebhaber von Herdenschutzhunden, die Norina verstehen, ihr rassegerechte Beschäftigung, Aufgaben und Auslastung bieten können, ihr 100 % Familienanschluss ermöglichen, sie mit feinem Futter, vielen Streicheleinheiten und einem kuscheligen Hundebett verwöhnen und ihr ein sorgloses und glückliches Leben schenken, in dem sie geliebt, geachtet und umsorgt wird. Update vom 25.07.2026: Seit Juni 2024 lebt Norina im Tierheim, und obwohl sie schon in ihrem ersten Lebensjahr viel Schlimmes erfahren musste, hat sie ihr Vertrauen und ihre Liebe zu den Menschen bewahrt. An den Mentortagen dürfen ihre Mentoren sie jeweils am Samstagvormittag zum Spazieren mitnehmen, und diese Ausflüge sind für Norina sehr wichtig. Sie ist eine liebe, freundliche und stark menschenbezogene Hündin mit einem eher ruhigen Wesen, bei den Mentoren ist sie sehr beliebt und mit allen gut befreundet, unterwegs getroffene Mentoren begrüsst sie freudig. Norina ist einfach zu spazieren, sie läuft schön an der Leine und schnüffelt unterwegs ausgiebig, denn draussen warten viele spannende Eindrücke und neue Gerüche. Begegnet ihr ein anderer Hund oder eine Katze, bleibt sie ruhig stehen und beobachtet, ohne zu knurren oder zu bellen, und geht dann gelassen weiter. Streicheleinheiten und Verwöhnmomente geniesst sie sehr und ist in diesen Augenblicken sichtlich dankbar und glücklich. Norina ist reisefertig.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Cared for by Animal Happyend · Animal Happyend

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Norina-2 home

What you'll need for Norina-2 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 Norina-2

What life with Norina-2 looks like

Norina-2 is a young adult dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Norina-2, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Norina-2?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animal Happyend handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Norina-2 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Norina-2 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Happyend 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 Norina-2 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 Norina-2 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 Animal Happyend early rather than rehoming privately; they know Norina-2 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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