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Bernarda

Podenco · Female · Senior · 10 years

Bernarda was found alone on the street and subsequently brought to the Melampo animal shelter. From the beginning, she has shown herself to be an exceptionally loving, people-oriented dog. She seeks the company of people, enjoys the attention of volunteer helpers and feels particularly comfortable when she senses safety and security in their presence. Bernarda is also very social with other dogs. She gets along with dogs of any gender and size and can easily walk together with many other dogs in a group. Bernarda is gentle, calm, sensitive and rather reserved when interacting with people. She is a very grateful dog that does not make big demands. At the same time, she has a lot of love to give and enjoys the company of her humans. With her fellow dogs, she shows her playful side. She loves walks. She likes to run and run despite her age. We wish Bernarda a loving forever home where she can spend her well-deserved retirement. A home where she experiences security, peace and security and is simply loved. We are convinced that Bernarda will quickly settle into her own home. She is a straightforward, grateful and loving dog who has a lot of love and affection to give.

DE·Show original

Bernarda wurde allein auf der Straße gefunden und anschliessend ins Tierheim Melampo gebracht. Schon von Anfang an hat sie sich als ausgesprochen liebevolle, menschenbezogene Hündin gezeigt. Sie sucht die Nähe zu Menschen, geniesst die Aufmerksamkeit der freiwilligen Helfer und fühlt sich besonders wohl, wenn sie in ihrer Nähe Sicherheit und Geborgenheit spürt. Auch im Umgang mit anderen Hunden ist Bernarda ausgesprochen sozial. Sie versteht sich mit Hunden jeden Geschlechts und jeder Größe und kann problemlos gemeinsam mit vielen anderen Hunden in einer Gruppe spazieren gehen. Menschen gegenüber zeigt sich Bernarda sanft, ruhig, feinfühlig und eher zurückhaltend. Sie ist eine sehr dankbare Hündin, die keine großen Ansprüche stellt. Gleichzeitig hat sie sehr viel Liebe zu geben und geniesst die Gesellschaft ihrer Menschen. Mit ihren Artgenossen zeigt sie dagegen auch ihre verspielte Seite. Sie liebt Spaziergänge. Sie läuft und rennt trotz ihres Alters gerne. Für Bernarda wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause für immer, in dem sie ihren wohlverdienten Lebensabend verbringen darf. Ein Zuhause, in dem sie Sicherheit, Ruhe und Geborgenheit erfährt und einfach geliebt wird. Wir sind überzeugt, dass Bernarda sich schnell in ein eigenes Zuhause einleben wird. Sie ist eine unkomplizierte, dankbare und liebevolle Hündin, die viel Liebe und Zuneigung zu schenken hat.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Bernarda
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Melampo · MelampoLearn about Podenco

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bernarda home

What you'll need for Bernarda 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 Bernarda

What life with Bernarda looks like

Bernarda is a large senior podenco 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.

Melampo, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bernarda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bernarda?
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 Bernarda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bernarda 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 Bernarda 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 Bernarda 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 Bernarda 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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