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Kristel

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Kristel - a spunky companion is looking for her people Gender: female, spayed Country of origin (current country of residence): Switzerland Country of birth: Italy Weight: currently approx. 14 kg Kristel recently traveled from Italy to Switzerland. She previously lived in a large animal shelter, where the chances of finding a home among the many dogs are unfortunately low. Adult dogs are often overlooked. We hope that Kristel can finally find her own family here. Kristel is a loving, independent dog with her own mind. She knows exactly what she wants and doesn't let herself be easily deceived. Probably, she had to rely on herself in her previous life and take care of everything herself. Now, she can learn that she doesn't have to manage everything alone and can rely on her people. Kristel is already quite open and accessible with her caregivers. However, she needs some time to gain trust with strangers. Therefore, you should give her the opportunity to make new acquaintances at her own pace, without pressuring her. Kristel also decides on the basis of sympathy when it comes to other dogs. In general, she prefers when her fellow dogs keep their distance. She would therefore like to share her home without other dogs or other animals and enjoy her people's attention all to herself. Kristel still needs to learn the ABC of dogs and get used to everyday life in a household. She can therefore still be reserved in new or unfamiliar situations and needs people who give her security and orientation. We wish Kristel a quiet home with understanding people who give her the time she needs. Small children and other animals should not live in the household. If you are happy to learn with Kristel and show her the beautiful sides of dog life step by step, you could find a loyal companion in her. Please read the following leaflet carefully to familiarize yourself with the needs of the respective animal species. If you are interested, fill out the application form and send it to . Important: Please only apply if you are ready for an adoption soon, i.e. not if you still have holidays, a move or something similar pending. We want to prevent our protégés from having to stay in the animal shelter longer than necessary. Please understand that we will not consider or answer applications without a form or those that do not meet our criteria.

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Kristel - eine kecke Begleiterin sucht ihre Menschen Geschlecht: weiblich kastriert Herkunftsland (=aktuelles Aufenthaltsland): Schweiz Zuchtland (=Geburtsland): Italien Gewicht: aktuell ca. 14kg Vor kurzem durfte Kristel aus Italien zu uns in die Schweiz reisen. Bisher lebte sie in einem grossen Tierheim, wo die Chancen, bei der Vielzahl an Hunden ein Zuhause zu finden, leider gering sind. Besonders erwachsene Hunde werden oft übersehen. Umso mehr hoffen wir, dass Kristel hier endlich ihre eigene Familie finden darf. Kristel ist eine liebe, selbstständige Hündin mit einem ganz eigenen Kopf. Sie weiss ziemlich genau, was sie möchte, und lässt sich nicht so leicht etwas vormachen. Vermutlich musste sie sich in ihrem bisherigen Leben oft auf sich selbst verlassen und selbst dafür sorgen, dass alles gut geht. Nun darf sie erst einmal lernen, dass sie nicht mehr alles alleine regeln muss und sich auf ihre Menschen verlassen kann. Bei ihren Bezugspersonen zeigt sich Kristel bereits recht aufgeschlossen und zugänglich. Bei fremden Menschen braucht sie hingegen etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Man sollte ihr deshalb die Möglichkeit geben, neue Bekanntschaften in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu machen, ohne sie zu bedrängen. Auch mit anderen Hunden entscheidet bei Kristel die Sympathie. Generell schätzt sie es eher, wenn ihre Artgenossen etwas Abstand halten. Ihr Zuhause möchte sie deshalb gerne ohne weitere Hunde oder andere Tiere teilen und die Aufmerksamkeit ihrer Menschen ganz für sich geniessen. Das Hunde-ABC muss Kristel noch lernen und auch an den Alltag in einem Haushalt muss sie sich erst gewöhnen. In neuen oder ungewohnten Situationen kann sie deshalb noch zurückhaltend sein und braucht Menschen, die ihr Sicherheit und Orientierung geben. Für Kristel wünschen wir uns ein ruhiges Zuhause bei verständnisvollen Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, die sie braucht. Kleine Kinder und andere Tiere sollten nicht im Haushalt leben. Wer Freude daran hat, gemeinsam mit Kristel zu lernen und ihr Schritt für Schritt die schönen Seiten des Hundelebens zu zeigen, könnte in ihr eine treue Begleiterin finden. Bitte lesen Sie als erstes das folgende Merkblatt aufmerksam durch, um sich mit den Bedürfnissen der jeweiligen Tierart auseinander zu setzen. Bei Interesse füllen Sie das Bewerbungsformular aus und senden Sie dieses an . Wichtig: Bitte bewerben Sie sich nur, wenn Sie auch zeitnah bereit für eine Adoption sind , also nicht, wenn noch Ferien, ein Umzug oder ähnliches ansteht. Wir möchten verhindern, dass unsere Schützling länger als nötig im Tierheim bleiben müssen. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, dass wir Bewerbungen ohne Formular, oder welche unsere Kriterien nicht erfüllen, nicht berücksichtigen und beantworten können. können während den

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli
Living with Kristel
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Kristel home

What you'll need for Kristel in week one.

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  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 Kristel

What life with Kristel looks like

Kristel is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli in Switzerland.

A 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.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kristel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kristel?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kristel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kristel if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli 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 Kristel 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 Kristel 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 Tierheim Tierpension Strubeli early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kristel 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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