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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Nico – male dog, neutered, born ca. 2021, shoulder height ca. 30 cm, weight ca. 7 kg, in the animal shelter Belchatow since 03.04.2023! Small, black, and shy – for 3 long years, the little Nico was seen by no one, not even us. Nico never pushed to the front in his enclosure; he always stayed shy in the background or hid in his hut, practically invisible. But now he has been discovered, and we hope very much that he will finally find his people. The little Nico will be brought to us by his caretaker on his arm. Here he is very calm and feels safe. As soon as he is set on the grass, he wants to run – who could blame him after 3 years in the animal shelter enclosure, with only concrete under his feet. But Nico also comes to us for petting, a friendly little dog. It is hard to understand that he has had to live so long in the animal shelter enclosure, which he shares with male dogs and female dogs. We hope so much that he will now get his chance. (03/2026 MI/AX) Kasia from the animal shelter writes about Nico: We had this dog for almost 3 years; he was small, invisible, and always stayed at the back of the enclosure. One day, Ula picked him up and carried him out to the run. He was not on the leash, he was scared, but there was no aggression in him. He is getting better and more open every day.

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Nico – Rüde, kastriert, geboren ca. 2021, Schulterhöhe ca. 30 cm, Gewicht ca. 7 kg, im Tierheim Belchatow seit 03.04.2023 ! Klein, schwarz und schüchtern – 3 lange Jahre wurde der kleine Nico von niemandem gesehen, auch nicht von uns. Nie hat sich Nico in seinem Zwinger in den Vordergrund gedrängt, immer blieb er schüchtern im Hintergrund oder versteckte sich in seiner Hütte, war praktisch unsichtbar. Aber nun wurde er entdeckt und wir hoffen sehr, dass er nun endlich seine Menschen findet. Der kleine Nico wird uns von seinem Pfleger auf dem Arm gebracht. Hier ist er ganz ruhig und fühlt sich sicher. Sobald er auf den Rasen gesetzt wird, möchte er gerne laufen – wer kann es ihm verdenken nach 3 Jahren im Tierheimzwinger, nur Beton unter den Füßchen. Nico kommt aber dann auch zu uns zum Streicheln, ein freundlicher kleiner Hundemann. Unverständlich, dass er schon so lange Zeit im Tierheimzwinger leben muss, den er sich mit Rüden und Hündinnen teilt. Wir hoffen so sehr, dass er nun seine Chance bekommt. (03/2026 MI/AX) Kasia aus dem Tierheim schreibt über Nico: Wir hatten diesen Hund fast 3 Jahre, er ist klein, unsichtbar und hielt sich immer hinten im Zwinger. Eines Tages nahm Ula ihn hoch und trug ihn nach draußen in den Auslauf. Er war nicht an der Leine, er war verängstigt, aber es war keinerlei Aggression in ihm. Er wird von Tag zu Tag besser und offener.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Dierkshausen
Shelter
Hundehilfe Polen
Living with Unknown
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Bringing Unknown home

What you'll need for Unknown in week one.

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    €35–45
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    €18–25
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About Unknown

What life with Unknown looks like

Unknown is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Polen in Dierkshausen.

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 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 Unknown, answered.

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