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Bill

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 8 years

Bill has been at the canile for 4 years because he tested positive for leishmaniasis. We have treated him, and he is doing much better now. The therapy is now only being continued with allopurinol. Bill is a very well-behaved dog. He seeks out cuddles, loves walks, and enjoys running free. He causes no trouble with other dogs who are as calm and unobtrusive as he is... and we dream of being able to give him a loving family! Update May 2023: Billy has been in kennels for 5 years. For him, the prison will never open unless a miracle happens. He is a medium-sized Shepherd mix, weighing about 30 kg, sweet, gentle and patient, and tolerant toward his fellow dogs. Billy doesn't know why he is still sitting in prison, but he hopes for a happy adoption. He has been cured of leishmaniasis, he is doing much better now, and he only takes allopurinol... Help us open his cage. Who has a free spot for the sweetheart?

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Bill ist seit 4 Jahren im Canile weil er positiv auf Leishmaniose getestet wurde. Wir haben ihn behandelt und geht es ihm jetzt viel besser. Die Therapie wird jetzt nur noch mit Allopurinol fortgesetzt. Bill ist ein sehr braver Hund, er sucht Streicheleinheiten, liebt Spaziergänge und läuft gerne frei. Mit anderen Hunden, die so ruhig und unauffällig sind wie er, macht er keine Probleme … und wir träumen davon, ihm eine liebe Familie schenken zu können! Update Mai 2023: Billy ist seit 5 Jahren in Zwingern, für ihn wird sich das Gefängnis nie öffnen, es sei denn, es geschieht ein Wunder. Er ist ein mittelgroßer Schäferhund-Mix, etwa 30 kg schwer, lieb, sanftmütig und geduldig, tolerant gegenüber seinen Artgenossen. Billy weiß nicht, warum er immer noch im Gefängnis sitzt, hofft aber auf eine glückliche Adoption. Er wurde von Leishmaniose geheilt, es geht ihm jetzt viel besser und er nimmt nur noch Allopurinol…helfen Sie uns, seinen Käfig zu öffnen. Wer hat einen freien Platz für den Süssen?

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇨🇭Sos Strassenhunde

Shelter

SOS Strassenhunde

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About Bill

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Bill is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at SOS Strassenhunde in Sos Strassenhunde.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bill, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bill?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SOS Strassenhunde handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bill on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bill 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 SOS Strassenhunde whether they will for Bill, 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 Bill already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Bill. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SOS Strassenhunde, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bill isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SOS Strassenhunde about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bill 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.