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Berci

Male · Adult · 6 years

Hometown: Hungary Berci, a lively, curious dog man, has been waiting since December 2020 at the animal shelter for the chance to exchange it for his own home. Already at the age of just over 12 months, Berci had to learn what it means to live without trusted people and to be on his own from one day to the next! Fortunately, the handsome fellow was saved and felt safe in the animal shelter. Berci is young, playful, agile, and needs age-appropriate stimulation for his body and mind. He wants to do something, is ready to learn; but he needs people who can lead him responsibly and purposefully. The male dog gets along well with his fellow animals, but tends to be a bit dominant. Who has experience with staff-mix dog men and wants to build a beautiful human-dog relationship with Berci, show him the nature, and show him everything he has only dreamed of? On August 4, 2024, a voluntary Hungarian helper wrote: "Berci was taken in at the age of one and has been in the animal shelter for almost three and a half years. He has spent almost his entire life here. On the day of his mentor, he was allowed to go for a walk. When they put the collar and leash on him, I took a few photos before the walk. He could have run, he could have sniffed... but the most important thing for him was to be stroked by his mentor. He longs for love, care, and walks together, he cuddled up to his mentor. Berci was grateful for every kind word, every stroke. Berci walked obediently on the leash and constantly listened to his leader. On walks, he sometimes stopped, jumped up - not in an intrusive way - and asked to be spoiled. On the walks, he also met children and was friendly to them. Berci went for walks with other dogs - at a safe distance - and showed interest. He was not tense, growled, jumped, or barked. His beautiful tiger-striped fur is very soft. Berci and his mentor got along well and enjoyed every minute of the walk. According to his file, he is lively, people-oriented, friendly, and easy to handle. Berci is waiting for his new, permanent, responsible owner. He wants to move into his safe home as part of the family. He has only spent one year outside of an animal shelter. He wants to experience what it is like to live in a family where he is loved, respected, and cared for. Berci wants to participate in regular, exciting daily walks, excursions, and happy joint activities. He is smart and clever and learns quickly. He would do anything to be a friend and faithful companion to his new owner. He needs positive reinforcement and patience during the adjustment phase. Good luck, dear Berci, we are rooting for you! For sure, the great dog man will give a lot back when he is in the right place and has found his people. Berci is ready to travel. Since Berci is a staff-mix, you need to check with your local community about their pet ownership permits if you are interested in him. Berci and animal-happyend thank Miriam Stäldi for taking over the patronage.

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Herkunftsland: Ungarn Berci, ein sportlicher, neugieriger Hundemann, wartet schon seit Dezember 2020 auf seine Chance, das Tierheim gegen ein eigenes Zuhause eintauschen zu können. Bereits im Alter von knapp 12 Monaten musste Berci erfahren was es heisst, ohne Bezugspersonen zu leben und von einem Tag auf den anderen auch noch auf sich alleine gestellt zu sein! Zum Glück wurde der hübsche Kerl gerettet und konnte sich im Tierheim sicher fühlen. Berci ist jung, verspielt, agil und braucht altersentsprechende Auslastung für Körper und Geist. Er möchte etwas unternehmen, ist bereit zu lernen; dafür braucht er aber Menschen, die ihn verantwortungsbewusst und zielgerichtet führen. Der Rüde kommt mit seinen Artgenossen zwar gut klar, neigt aber etwas zu dominantem Verhalten. Wer hat Erfahrung mit Staff-Mix-Hundemännern und möchte mit Berci eine schöne Mensch-Hunde-Beziehung aufbauen, mit ihm die Natur entdecken und ihm alles zeigen, wovon er bis anhin nur träumen konnte? Update 13.07.2026: Den grössten Teil seines Lebens hat er hier verbracht. Unglaubliche fünfeinhalb Jahre wartet er nun schon auf sein eigenes Zuhause. Trotz all der Jahre im Tierheim hat Berci seinen Glauben an die Menschen nicht verloren. Berci gehört zu den verschmusesten Hunden. Er sucht ständig die Nähe der Menschen und geniesst jede Streicheleinheit. Er ist unglaublich freundlich, sanft, menschenbezogen. Es wurde mit ihm auch bezüglich Hundebegegnungen gearbeitet. Er kennt den Maulkorb und verhält sich auf dem Spielplatz unter Aufsicht und mit Maulkorb gut. Wichtig ist, dass er zuerst seine Energie nach dem Zwinger auf einem Spaziergang loswerden muss bevor die Trainingseinheiten auf dem Uebungsplatz gestartet werden. Berci ist reisefertig. Da Berci ein Staff-Mix ist, müssen Sie sich bei Interesse an ihm zuerst bei Ihrer Wohngemeinde über deren Halterbewilligungen erkundigen. animal-happyend dankt Miriam Stäldi für die Übernahme der Patenschaft.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Cared for by Animal Happyend · Animal Happyend

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Berci home

What you'll need for Berci in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Berci

What life with Berci looks like

Berci is a adult dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

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). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Berci, answered.

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