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Kiwi

Mixed Breed · Female

Kiwi is a reserved and currently more fearful female dog who reacts insecurely in new situations. She needs time, patience, and a calm environment to build trust. A confident second dog is very important for her development, as she strongly orientates herself towards other dogs and thereby gains security. For Kiwi, a home with understanding and experience in dealing with sensitive dogs is sought. With the right support, she has great potential to develop into a loyal companion. Albiocca (Cocca), Zenzero (Zenzy), and Kiwi are siblings.

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Kiwi ist eine zurückhaltende und aktuell eher ängstliche Hündin, die in neuen Situationen unsicher reagiert. Sie braucht Zeit, Geduld und ein ruhiges Umfeld, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Ein souveräner Zweithund ist für ihre Entwicklung sehr wichtig, da sie sich stark an anderen Hunden orientiert und dadurch Sicherheit gewinnt. Für Kiwi wird ein verständnisvolles Zuhause mit Erfahrung im Umgang mit sensiblen Hunden gesucht. Mit der richtigen Unterstützung hat sie großes Potenzial, sich zu einer treuen Begleiterin zu entwickeln. Albiocca (Cocca), Zenzero (Zenzy) und Kiwi sind Geschwister.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇨🇭Sos Strassenhunde

Shelter

SOS Strassenhunde

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Kiwi home

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About Kiwi

What life with Kiwi looks like

Kiwi is a large mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Strassenhunde in Sos Strassenhunde.

A dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Kiwi, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kiwi?: 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 Kiwi on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kiwi 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 Kiwi, 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 Kiwi already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Kiwi. 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 Kiwi 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 Kiwi 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.