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Nelson đŸ Five Years Waiting for a Real Life
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Adv. ID:mdyy6hEMA
Views:39
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Adv. Type:For adoption
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Adv. Location:Nottingham, Nottingham
Pets in litter:1 male
Breed:Mixed Breed
Age:5 years, 7 months
Ready to Leave:24 Jan 2026
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Some dogs are born unlucky.
Nelson never even had a chance to begin.
Five years ago, Nelson was rescued as a tiny puppy from a killing shelter, together with more than twenty other puppies whose lives were in immediate danger. They were all saved. Almost all of them were adopted.
All but five.
Nelson is one of those five dogs who have now spent five full, uninterrupted years living in a shelter.
No home.
No family.
No life beyond a kennel.
đż Who Nelson really is
Nelson is not a difficult dog.
He is a Carpathian Shepherdâtype mix â a type of dog known for intelligence, sensitivity, calm strength and deep loyalty when properly understood.
These are not dogs for everyone, but they are also not âproblem dogs.â They are thinkers. Observers. Dogs who take in the world carefully before trusting it.
Nelsonâs challenge is not his character.
It is that he has never been given the chance to learn life outside a kennel.
From puppyhood onward, Nelson has known only:
a kennel
other dogs
routine without affection
safety without belonging
He has never known a home environment, daily human guidance, or someone who made time just for him.
đ€ And yet⊠he tries
Despite everything he missed, Nelson shows quiet willingness.
With his carers:
he allows his harness to be put on
he goes with them to the field for fresh air
he follows, hesitantly but without resistance
he accepts contact, even when unsure
He doesnât panic.
He doesnât react aggressively.
He doesnât shut down.
He simply tries â carefully, honestly, bravely.
That alone tells us how much potential lives inside him.
đ§ Intelligence, not fear
Nelson is highly intelligent. He processes before acting. He watches. He learns slowly, deeply, permanently.
He does not need pressure.
He does not need expectations.
He needs experienced people who understand unsocialised dogs and who know that trust is built:
quietly
patiently
without forcing
People who say:
âWe have time. We see you. You matter too.â
đ± What kind of home Nelson needs
We are honest, because Nelson deserves honesty.
We are looking for:
Experienced dog people
A home without young children
A calm, predictable environment
A secure, high, well-fenced garden, where Nelson can go outside safely without immediate pressure to walk
People who celebrate tiny steps as big victories
Nelson does not need much.
But what he needs, he needs deeply.
đŸ About Nelson
Estimated date of birth: May 2020
Height: approx. 58 cm
Weight: approx. 25 kg
Build: strong, balanced, dignified
Social with other dogs: yes
He is a beautiful dog, both physically and emotionally â calm in presence, gentle in energy, and profoundly capable of bonding once trust is allowed to grow.
With the right guidance, we are absolutely convinced Nelson will become a deeply loyal, grateful and devoted companion.
đ Why we are still hoping
We know we may be searching for a needle in a haystack.
But hope only dies if you stop believing.
After five years, our hope is still here.
And so is Nelsonâs.
He is still waiting.
Still watching.
Still believing â quietly â that someone might see him.
All he needs is one person who understands dogs like himâŠ
and dares to say:
âYes. We choose you.â
đ Please see him
Nelson has already lost five years of his life.
Please donât let him lose the rest without ever knowing what it means to belong.
If you are someone with experience, patience and a big heart â Nelson is waiting for you.
Friends InDeed Animal Rescue â Adoption Information
Friends InDeed is a registered charity.
All adoptions are subject to a home check (online if required).
We place our dogs only with genuine dog lovers, with a private, secure garden and no children under the age of 10.
Our dogs are family companions â not working, therapy or assistance dogs.
We remain available for post-adoption support and are a transparent rescue, actively involved in spay and neuter programmes.
We have successfully placed over 500 dogs with families across the UK.
â ïž Due to the high volume of enquiries, we kindly ask that only serious applications are submitted.
Warm regards,
Adrian & Maria
Friends InDeed Animal Rescue
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