A black and brown puppy lying on a gray surface with its head resting on the table, looking sideways.
Young black and tan puppy lying on concrete ground near a wire fence

Puppy Nana rescued by adopt.nl

Nana

Nana’s story began on the streets of Turkey, where she was found as a puppy and rescued by adopt.nl. She spent the next five years in a shelter, growing up in an environment where bikes, cars, and everyday noises were all unfamiliar. This left her a very timid, cautious dog, uncertain about the world around her.

That all started to change in January, when she met her foster parents, Katia and Luca – two incredibly kind souls who began teaching her that people, including men, can be trusted.

When we first saw Nana online, we instantly knew she was the one. We drove from Belgium to Amsterdam to meet her and her wonderful foster parents for a walk. Of course, Nana was scared and kept her distance, but we felt a connection. We just knew.

There were other families interested, but we were the lucky ones chosen to be her forever home. Those first days were tough – earning her trust was a slow, careful process, but it was so worth it.

A dog wearing a yellow vest with black lettering that reads 'FOSTER DOG Loving the my Forever Home' and illuminated by blue lights, sitting on a gray blanket inside a house.

Nana, in her foster home, Amsterdam, 2025

A black and tan dog lying on a tiled outdoor patio, shaded by a wall and a table, with sunlight casting shadows.
A puppy peacefully sleeping on a cream-colored couch with a beige pillow, in front of a window with sheer white curtains.
A happy mixed-breed dog with black, tan, and white fur lying on a beige carpet, wearing a colorful rope toy around its neck, in a room with a light gray wall in the background.

Adoption listing photo of Nana

Two months in, Nana has come so far. She follows me everywhere, always looking for a little bit of closeness, and while we’re still working through some of her fears, the progress she’s made is incredible.

The bond we share is deep and special – the kind that only comes from helping a scared little soul learn to feel safe and loved. She truly is the sweetest little girl. 💛

A woman hugging a black and tan dog on a wooden bench at the beach with the ocean and a clear sky in the background.

Nana and Caya, on a beach day, 2025

A young man and a black dog relaxing on a beige couch in a living room, with the man resting his hand on the dog's head.

Nana, chilling with Casper, 2025

Two young adults, a male and a female, taking a selfie with a black and brown dog outdoors in a forested area during daylight.

Nana, and her forever family, Belgium, 2025