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Aponi

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Aponi is not the daughter of Kaya, but she comes from the same mother and the same father. Her life would have been hard, with one eye she would have had to fight to survive and to assert herself for better food in the pack. On the place where we found her, she lived freely, together with two mothers and their nursing puppies, a dominant unneutered male dog, and Kaya. As an outsider, Aponi with her handicap of only being able to see with one eye would have had a tough position. Additionally, she was at risk of the same fate as the two female dogs on this place, constantly having to give birth to puppies. Poor nutrition and poor care took a toll on the dogs, and we are very happy to be able to spare Kaya and Aponi this fate. Aponi must have been hit or bitten when she was a very small puppy, because her right eye is completely destroyed and she can no longer see with it. The eye is still in place, and according to Dr. Monica Gazsi from Baia Mare, the eye can heal and remain as it is. Aponi can, however, live a very good life with one eye and is a true ray of sunshine. She is currently simply happy on the Angels Paw Pack, and we are waiting for an adoption to Switzerland. Possible weaknesses: She is a bit reserved with strangers. House training has not yet been learned. Although she lives in the house, it is not possible to individually address the potty training in the group. Ideal home: joyful people who are just as much a ray of sunshine as Aponi.

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Aponi ist nicht die Tochter von Kaya, sie stammt aber von der gleichen Mutter und dem gleichen Vater ab. Ihr Leben wäre hart gewesen, mit einem Auge hätte sie sich behaupten und sich für schlechtes Futter im Rudel durchsetzen müssen. Auf dem Platz, wo wir sie gefunden haben, lebte sie frei, zusammen mit zwei Müttern mit ihren säugenden Welpen, einem dominanten, unkastrierten Rüden und Kaya. Als Aussenseiterin hätte Aponi mit ihrem Handicap, nur auf einem Auge sehen zu können, einen schweren Stand gehabt. Zusätzlich drohte ihr das gleiche Schicksal wie den beiden Hundemüttern auf diesem Platz, immer wieder Welpen zu kriegen. Schlechte Nahrung und schlechte Pflege setzte den Hunden ebenfalls zu und wir sind sehr glücklich, Kaya und Aponi dieses Schicksal ersparen zu dürfen. Aponi muss als ganz kleiner Welpe einen Schlag oder einen Biss erwischt haben, denn ihr rechtes Auge ist komplett zerstört und sie sieht auf diesem Auge nichts mehr. Das Auge ist noch drin und laut Dr. Monica Gazsi aus Baia Mare ist das Auge verheilt und kann so, wie es momentan ist, auch drin bleiben. Aponi kann aber sehr gut mit einem Auge durchs Leben kommen und ist ein wahrer Sonnenschein. Sie ist momentan einfach glücklich auf dem Angels paw pack und wir warten mit einer Adoption in die Schweiz noch etwas ab. Mögliche Schwächen: Sie ist bei fremden Menschen etwas zurückhaltend. Die Stubenreinheit konnte noch nicht gelernt werden. Sie lebt zwar im Haus, aber es ist nicht möglich, in der Gruppe individuell auf das Pippi machen einzugehen. Wunschzuhause: fröhliche Menschen, die ebenso ein Sonnenschein sind wie Aponi.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇨🇭Rano Huutch
Shelter
Rano & Huutch
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Bringing Aponi home

What you'll need for Aponi 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Aponi

What life with Aponi looks like

Aponi is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rano & Huutch in Rano Huutch.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Aponi, answered.

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