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Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 4 years

Fiji wurde allein auf der Strasse gefunden. Er war nicht gekennzeichnet, und sein Besitzer konnte nicht ausfindig gemacht werden. Nun wartet er in Melampo auf ein eigenes Zuhause. Fiji zeigt sich von Anfang an freundlich und ruhig. Er ist ein menschenbezogener Hund, der die Nähe zu den Freiwilligen geniesst. Streicheleinheiten mag er besonders gerne und sucht diese auch aktiv. Auf dem Arm der Freiwilligen fühlt er sich sichtlich wohl. Auch mit seinen Artgenossen versteht sich Fiji bestens. Er ist mit allen Hunden im Tierheim gut verträglich und lebt sowohl mit Rüden als auch mit Hündinnen zusammen. Selbst beim Auslauf in einer grossen Hundegruppe fühlt er sich sicher, zeigt keine Angst und sucht keinen Streit. Für Fiji wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er in Ruhe ankommen darf. Auch wenn er sich im Tierheim offen und unkompliziert zeigt, bedeutet der Wechsel in ein neues Leben viele Veränderungen. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm Zeit und Geduld schenken und ihn behutsam an seinen neuen Alltag heranführen. Mit Verständnis und einer verlässlichen Begleitung wird er sich bestimmt gut zu Hause einleben und seinen neuen Besitzern ein lieber Begleiter sein.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Fiji
  • ✕Neutered
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Fiji home

What you'll need for Fiji 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 Fiji

What life with Fiji looks like

Fiji is an adult chihuahua dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

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.

Melampo, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fiji, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Fiji?
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 Fiji on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Fiji 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Fiji 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 Fiji 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 Fiji 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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