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NOVA

Female · Puppy · 4 months

Estimated date of birth: March 2026 Brief profile: friendly, approachable, typically puppy-like in their playfulness, curious, cuddly, well-socialized, still somewhat uncertain, family-friendly, older children welcome. Sponsor: Laura H. In mid-June 2026, a woman contacted the animal shelter requesting that they take in two puppies. She and her husband had taken over two dogs from acquaintances who had to give up their pets due to a move. What the couple taking in the dogs didn't realize—and hadn't even considered—was that the female dog was pregnant and had just given birth to the two puppies. The shelter director, Kata, agreed to take in the puppies but made it a condition that the parents be spayed or neutered as soon as possible. The male puppy has already been neutered; the female will be spayed as soon as it’s feasible. Little Nova and her brother Toffee are friendly, approachable, and curious puppies—but they’re still somewhat unsure, as they haven’t experienced much so far, having lived until now only with their parents in the fenced-in area of the garden. Nova is the one who’s a bit more reserved. They’ll certainly continue to develop and thrive at the shelter, but it’s still crucial that they move into a proper home as soon as possible and receive appropriate socialization. We’re now looking for adventurous people with dog experience who are ready to embark on the “puppy adventure”—with all that entails: playing, cuddling, romping around, but also providing consistent and loving training. Please also bear in mind that raising a puppy during the first few months is a full-time job requiring round-the-clock care. This must be guaranteed in case of adoption. Nova will go to her new home chipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and accompanied by an EU pet passport. Would you like to offer this adorable little girl a wonderful home? Then we’d love to hear from you! The best way to do this is to use the self-disclosure form right away (or alternatively, you can use the contact form).

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Geschätztes Geburtsdatum: März 2026 Kurzinfo: freundlich, zugewandt, welpentypisch verspielt, neugierig, verschmust, verträglich, noch etwas unsicher, Familie+, ältere Kinder+ Namenspatin: Laura H. Mitte Juni 2026 kontaktierte eine Frau das Tierheim mit der Bitte, 2 Welpen aufzunehmen. Sie und ihr Mann hatten 2 Hunde von Bekannten übernommen, die aufgrund eines Umzugs ihre Hunde abgeben mussten. Was das übernehmende Paar nicht ahnte (oder sich keine Gedanken dazu gemacht hatte), war, dass die Hündin tragend war und eben die beiden Welpen bekam. Die Tierheimleiterin Kata willigte ein, die Hundekinder aufzunehmen, machte es aber zur Bedingung, dass die Eltern so schnell wie möglich kastriert werden. Der Rüde ist es nun bereits, die Hündin wird es, sobald diese möglich ist. Die kleine Nova und ihr Bruder Toffee sind freundliche, zugewandte und neugierige Welpen, die aber auch noch unsicher sind, da sie bisher noch nicht viel kennengelernt haben, lebten sie doch bislang nur mit ihren Eltern in dem eingezäunten Bereich des Gartens. Nova ist dabei die noch etwas Zaghaftere. Sie werden sich im Tierheim sicherlich schon weiterentwickeln, aber dennoch ist es wichtig, dass sie nun so schnell wie möglich in ein richtiges Zuhause umziehen und entsprechend sozialisiert werden. Für diese entzückenden Geschwister suchen wir nun unternehmungslustige Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, die sich auf das Abenteuer „Welpe“ einlassen möchte – mit allem was dazugehört: spielen, schmusen, toben aber natürlich auch eine konsequente und liebevolle Erziehung. Bitte bedenken Sie zudem, dass ein Welpe die ersten Monate ein Vollzeitjob ist und 24 Stunden Betreuung braucht. Dies muss bei einer möglichen Adoption gewährleistet sein. Nova zieht gechipt, geimpft, entwurmt und mit EU-Heimtierausweis in ihr neues Zuhause. Möchten Sie diesem entzückenden Hundemädchen ein tolles Zuhause anbieten? Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Nachricht! Am besten können Sie hierfür gleich die Selbstauskunft nutzen (oder alternativ auch das Kontaktformular).

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇨🇭Pfotenretter
Shelter
Pfotenretter Ungarn
Living with NOVA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Pfotenretter Ungarn · Pfotenretter

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing NOVA home

What you'll need for NOVA 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 NOVA

What life with NOVA looks like

NOVA is a small puppy/kitten dog waiting at Pfotenretter Ungarn in Pfotenretter.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇨🇭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 NOVA, answered.

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