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Peanut

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 10 years

Peanut was found and has never been missed. By now, this no longer surprises us, especially because her condition was really concerning. Peanut was emaciated, had overgrown claws, and had knee problems. Unfortunately, the little Peanut also has issues with her pancreas and is currently receiving, among other things, special food. Peanut is very people-oriented and loves to snuggle. She doesn’t do well alone. Her new home should be in a stress-free environment without small children. A calm second dog would be welcome. Who will show the little female dog the beautiful sides of dog life?

DE·Show original

Peanut wurde gefunden und nie vermisst. Das wundert uns mittlerweile schon nicht mehr, auch weil ihr Zustand wirklich bedenklich war. Peanut war abgemagert, hatte zu lange Krallen und Probleme mit dem Knie. Leider hat die kleine Peanut auch Probleme mit der Bauchspeicheldrüse und bekommt aktuell u.a. Schonkost. Peanut ist sehr menschenbezogen und liebt es zu kuscheln. Alleine bleiben findet sie nicht so gut. Ihr neues Zuhause sollte in einer stressfreien Umgebung sein ohne kleine Kinder. Gerne darf ein ruhiger Zweithund vorhanden sein. Wer zeigt der kleinen Hündin die schönen Seiten des Hundelebens?

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Nuremberg
Shelter
Tierheim Nürnberg
Living with Peanut
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Nürnberg · NurembergLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Peanut home

What you'll need for Peanut in week one.

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  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

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    €20–35

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About Peanut

What life with Peanut looks like

Peanut is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Nürnberg in Nuremberg.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Peanut, answered.

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