How do I contact the shelter about Ares?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Melampo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ares on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ares if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Melampo 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 Ares 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 Ares 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 Melampo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ares 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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Ares

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Ares, Appenzeller mix, born 4/18/2026, size growing, children friendly from 12 years. More info: purchased from a Swiss farmer. Given up to the Basel Regional animal welfare organization two weeks later due to difficulties. Now in a pension in Jura (Cornol) until a new home is found. Ares is a friendly dog who needs to learn more and wants to learn more. He will only be placed in experienced dog-owning hands, children should be at least 12 years old. A house with a garden would be great, the new home should definitely be in a rural area. Ares' diary with more photos, videos and info is on our homepage: www.grisette.ch [1]. If you would like to meet Ares without obligation and could offer him a suitable home, we would be happy if you request our non-binding application form: if answering machine, please leave a message, we will call you back) or by email: info(at)grisette.ch. Ares is vaccinated and chipped and will be placed in cooperation with the Basel Regional animal welfare organization with a protection contract and a placement fee of CHF 650.-- and prior. Dog Pension Grisette Sandra Scheidegger Ruepp, Route de Lucelle 27, CH - 2947 CharmoilleJU, www.grisette.ch

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Bericht aus der Hundepension Grisette im Schweizer Jura:ARES, Rasse: Appenzeller - Mischling, geboren: 18.04.2026, Größe: imWachstumUmgang mit Kindern: ab 12 JahrenMehr Infos: wurde bei einem Schweizer Bauern gekauft. Zwei Wochen später wurdeer beim Tierschutzbund Basel Regional abgegeben, weil man mit ihm nichtklarkam.Nun befindet sich ARES in einer Pension im Jura (Cornol), bis ein neuesZuhause gefunden wird.ARES ist ein freundlicher Hund, der noch viel lernen muss und möchte.Er wird nur in hundeerfahrene Hände vermittelt, Kinder solltenmindestens 12 Jahre alt sein. Ein Haus mit Garten wäre toll, auf alleFälle soll das neue Zuhause ländlich gelegen sein.ARES' Tagebuch mit mehr Fotos, Videos und Infos gibt's auf unsererHomepage : www.grisette.ch [1].Falls Sie ARES unverbindlich kennenlernen möchten und ihm ein passendesZuhause bieten könnten, freuen wir uns wenn Sie unser unverbindlichesBewerbungsformular anfordern: fallsAnrufbeantworter, bitte Meldung hinterlassen, wir rufen gerne zurück)oder per Mail: info(at)grisette.ch.ARES ist geimpft und gechippt und wird in Zusammenarbeit mit demTierschutzbund Basel Regional mit Schutzvertrag und gegen eineSchutzgebühr von SFr. 650.-- und vorherriger vermittelt.Hundepension GrisetteSandra Scheidegger Ruepp, Route de Lucelle 27 , CH - 2947 CharmoilleJU , www.grisette.ch

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇨🇭Melampo

Shelter

Melampo

Living with Ares

✓Vaccinated
✕Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About Ares

What life with Ares looks like

Ares is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

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 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 Ares, answered.

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