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FERRO

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 12 years

Estimated Birth Date: April 2013 Brief Info: energetic, very alert, active, aggressive towards strangers, female dogs(+) Susanne D. & Dagmar S.

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Geschätztes Geburtsdatum: April 2013 Kurzinfo: bewegungsfreudig, sehr wachsam, aktiv, Fremden gegenüber aggressiv, Hündinnen(+) Susanne D. & Dagmar S.

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇨🇭Pfotenretter

Shelter

Pfotenretter Ungarn

Living with FERRO

✕Vaccinated
✕Spayed
✕Microchipped

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing FERRO home

What you'll need for FERRO in week one.

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About FERRO

What life with FERRO looks like

FERRO is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenretter Ungarn in Pfotenretter.

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 FERRO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about FERRO?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenretter Ungarn handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw FERRO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt FERRO if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pfotenretter Ungarn 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is FERRO 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 FERRO 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 Pfotenretter Ungarn early rather than rehoming privately; they know FERRO 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.