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Bailey

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Hi, it's me, Bailey – the special girl – and unfortunately I'm back at the animal shelter for the second time. But why, really? I had to leave my new home again because my owner became seriously ill and could no longer give me the care I needed. This step was anything but easy for him, because we were a great team. Still, I coped well with the separation. I still know many people here, and above all my main caregiver is still here – and I still love her very much. That brings us to an important point: I don't like every two-legged person. If you want to get to know me, you'll need to give me time. Above all, you should be willing to listen to and take on board what my main caregiver tells you about me. I need people who understand me and give me the time to build trust. But once I've let you into my heart, I'm the most loyal soul on earth. ❤️ I have very good basic obedience, but I'm also quite the little rascal and sometimes know exactly how to get my own way. Near woods, it's best if I stay on the leash, because I have a certain hunting instinct. On the leash, though, I can control myself well. With other dogs, too, it comes down to sympathy. Males are usually more to my liking than females. Basically, I don't want to be pressured – neither by two-legged nor four-legged beings. I need my space and people who respect my boundaries. Ideally I'd have one, or even better two, firm caregivers I can trust. People who show me the world and go through life together with me – but who also accept that I don't like crowds and that such situations can simply be too much for me. I'm just Bailey. A special girl with rough edges, but also with a huge heart. If you're ready to get to know me and accept me the way I am, then I might just be the loyal companion you've been looking for. 🐾❤️ Born: 10.05.2022 Breed: Shepherd mix Color: Beige Sex: female / neutered

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Ich bin’s, Bailey – die spezielle Hündin, und ich bin leider zum zweiten Mal hier im Tierheim. Aber warum eigentlich? Mein neues Zuhause musste ich wieder verlassen, weil mein Besitzer schwer erkrankt ist und mir nicht mehr gerecht werden konnte. Dieser Schritt ist ihm alles andere als leichtgefallen, denn wir waren ein tolles Team. Die Trennung habe ich trotzdem gut verkraftet. Ich kenne hier noch viele Menschen und vor allem meine Bezugsperson ist noch da – und die liebe ich nach wie vor sehr. Damit sind wir auch schon bei einem wichtigen Thema: Ich mag nicht jeden Zweibeiner. Wenn du mich kennenlernen möchtest, musst du mir Zeit geben. Vor allem solltest du bereit sein, auf das zu hören und anzunehmen, was meine Bezugsperson dir über mich mit auf den Weg gibt. Ich brauche Menschen, die mich verstehen und mir die Zeit geben, Vertrauen aufzubauen. Habe ich dich aber einmal in mein Herz gelassen, dann bin ich die treueste Seele auf Erden. ❤️ Ich habe einen sehr guten Grundgehorsam, bin aber durchaus auch ein kleines Schlitzohr und weiß manchmal ganz genau, wie ich meinen eigenen Kopf durchsetzen kann. In der Nähe von Wald sollte ich besser an der Leine bleiben, denn ich habe einen gewissen Jagdtrieb. An der Leine kann ich mich aber gut beherrschen. Auch bei anderen Hunden entscheidet bei mir die Sympathie. Rüden sind mir dabei meistens lieber als Hündinnen. Grundsätzlich möchte ich nicht bedrängt werden – weder von Zwei- noch von Vierbeinern. Ich brauche meinen Freiraum und Menschen, die meine Grenzen respektieren. Am liebsten hätte ich eine, noch besser zwei feste Bezugspersonen, denen ich vertrauen kann. Menschen, die mir die Welt zeigen und gemeinsam mit mir durchs Leben gehen – aber auch akzeptieren, dass ich Menschenmengen nicht mag und solche Situationen für mich einfach zu viel sein können. Ich bin eben Bailey. Eine besondere Hündin mit Ecken und Kanten, aber auch mit einem riesengroßen Herzen. Wenn du bereit bist, mich so kennenzulernen und anzunehmen, wie ich bin, dann könnte ich vielleicht genau die treue Begleiterin sein, die du gesucht hast. 🐾❤️ Geboren : 10.05.2022 Rasse : Schäferhund Mix Farbe : Beige Geschlecht: weiblich / kastriert

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Unterkulm
Shelter
Tierheim am Böhler
Living with Bailey
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierheim am Böhler · UnterkulmLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Bailey home

What you'll need for Bailey 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 Bailey

What life with Bailey looks like

Bailey is a small adult german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim am Böhler in Unterkulm.

An 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). Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, but confirm with the shelter.

Unterkulm, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bailey, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bailey?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Tierheim am Böhler handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bailey on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bailey if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Tierheim am Böhler whether they will for Bailey, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bailey already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Tierheim am Böhler lists Bailey as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Tierheim am Böhler, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bailey isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Tierheim am Böhler about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bailey 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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