How do I contact the shelter about Joshua?

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 Joshua on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua 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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Joshua

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Joshua is still eagerly waiting in the Spanish animal shelter for his forever home. He is constantly overlooked, despite being such a loving and playful puppy who deserves to finally arrive. Joshua is a friendly guy, open and receptive to people, and he loves spending time with them. He also gets along great with his dog buddies and shows himself to be curious and full of life. Of course, Joshua still has a lot to learn, but with his lively and eager nature, he will quickly make progress. We wish for him people who will show him with love, patience and joy how beautiful a dog's life can be. His future family should have fun teaching him the dog alphabet and supporting him in becoming a loyal and relaxed companion. Would you like to give the little sunshine a forever home? Then please contact his handler. Joshua would also be very happy about a foster home.

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Joshua wartet immer noch sehnsüchtig im spanischen Tierheim auf sein endgültiges Zuhause. Immer wieder wird er übersehen, dabei ist er ein so liebevoller und verspielter Hundejunge, der es verdient hat, endlich anzukommen. Joshua ist ein freundlicher Kerl, offen und aufgeschlossen gegenüber Menschen, und er liebt es, Zeit mit ihnen zu verbringen. Mit seinen Hundekumpels versteht er sich ebenfalls hervorragend und zeigt sich neugierig und lebensfroh. Natürlich muss Joshua noch einiges lernen, aber mit seiner aufgeweckten und lernfreudigen Art wird er schnell Fortschritte machen. Wir wünschen uns für ihn Menschen, die ihm mit Liebe, Geduld und Freude zeigen, wie schön ein Hundeleben sein kann. Seine zukünftige Familie sollte Spaß daran haben, ihm das Hunde-ABC beizubringen und ihn dabei zu unterstützen, ein treuer und entspannter Begleiter zu werden. Möchten Sie dem kleinen Sonnenschein ein Für-immer-Zuhause schenken? Dann melden Sie sich bitte bei seiner Vermittlerin. Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Joshua sich sehr freuen.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇨🇭Melampo

Shelter

Melampo

Living with Joshua

✓Neutered

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About Joshua

What life with Joshua looks like

Joshua is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

An young 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 Joshua, answered.

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