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Adopt Patenhund * Little Nero

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Puppy · 4 months

Little Nero is a kind little dog who had to leave his home where he was acquired as a puppy. After coming to us, we soon found out that he is sometimes very weak and not really feeling well. After appropriate examinations and a blood test, a heart condition was diagnosed and various medications are regularly needed (morning and evening, about four different medications). He initially had several interested adopters, lovers of this breed, who all backed out after we revealed the health condition of Little Nero to them. His foster mom takes great care of him, which made our decision to leave him there easier. He is now a sponsored dog. Learn more about sponsorships here.

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Little Nero ist ein lieber kleiner Hundeopa, der im Alter sein Zuhause, in dem er als Welpe angeschafft wurde, verlassen musste. Nachdem er zu uns kam, stellten wir kurz darauf fest, dass er an manchen Tagen sehr schlapp ist und es ihm nicht wirklich gut geht. Nach entsprechenden Untersuchungen und einem Bluttest, wurde eine Herzschwäche diagnostiziert und verschiedene Medikamente sind regelmäßig notwendig (früh und abends, ca. 4 verschiedene Medikamente). Er hatte anfangs mehrere Interessenten, Liebhaber dieser Rasse, die aber alle absprangen, nachdem wir ihnen den Gesundheitszustand von Little Nero offenbarten. Sein Pflegefrauchen kümmert sich rührend um ihn, was uns die Entscheidung, ihn weiterhin dort zu lassen, leicht gemacht hat. Er ist nun Patenhund. Mehr zu den Patenschaften erfahren Sie hier .

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Lauf
Shelter
Tierhilfe Franken e.V.
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Patenhund * Little Nero home

What you'll need for Patenhund * Little Nero in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    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 Patenhund * Little Nero

What life with Patenhund * Little Nero looks like

Patenhund * Little Nero is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Franken e.V. in Lauf.

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 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 Patenhund * Little Nero, answered.

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