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Leo

Male · Adult · 4 years

Leo was found alone in an abandoned field and was in very poor health. His entire body was infested with parasites, and he suffered from a severe, almost life-threatening anemia. He therefore urgently needed a blood transfusion. To fully restore his health, intensive and special care was necessary for almost two months. Leo has since recovered well. Only his coat still needs to recover further to regain its original shine. Otherwise, Leo is healthy and shows no signs of illness. For additional safety, the corresponding tests were even repeated. He was tested negative for Mediterranean diseases. Despite his difficult experiences, Leo has not lost his trust in humans. He shows himself very affectionate towards the volunteer helpers and enjoys being stroked and cared for. Leo is an active dog who likes to play and has a lot of fun with the company of his fellow dogs. He is socially compatible with the other dogs in the shelter and has been going to the group's exercise area without problems since his first day. Despite everything he has been through, Leo is a grateful, friendly and very sympathetic dog. He has an exceptionally good nature. We wish Leo a loving and responsible home that gives him the time he needs to settle in and patiently accompanies him on his further journey. Adopting a dog means taking responsibility and should be a long-term decision. Leo should find people who give him security, affection and a stable home.

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Leo wurde allein auf einem verlassenen Feld gefunden und war in einem sehr schlechten gesundheitlichen Zustand. Sein gesamter Körper war von Parasiten befallen, zudem litt er unter einer schweren, nahezu lebensbedrohlichen Anämie. Er benötigte deshalb dringend eine Bluttransfusion. Um seine Gesundheit vollständig wiederherzustellen, war fast zwei Monate lang eine intensive und besondere Betreuung notwendig. Inzwischen hat sich Leo gut erholt. Lediglich sein Fell muss sich noch weiter erholen, damit es seinen ursprünglichen Glanz zurückerlangt. Ansonsten ist Leo gesund und zeigt keinerlei Erkrankungen. Zur zusätzlichen Sicherheit wurden die entsprechenden Tests sogar wiederholt. Er wurde negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Trotz seiner schwierigen Erfahrungen hat Leo sein Vertrauen in den Menschen nicht verloren. Gegenüber den freiwilligen Helfern zeigt er sich sehr liebevoll und geniesst es sehr, gestreichelt und umsorgt zu werden. Leo ist ein aktiver Hund, der gerne spielt und viel Freude an der Gesellschaft seiner Artgenossen hat. Mit den anderen Hunden im Tierheim ist er sozialverträglich und geht bereits seit seinem ersten Tag problemlos in der Gruppe in den Auslauf. Trotz allem, was er durchgemacht hat, ist Leo ein dankbarer, freundlicher und sehr sympathischer Hund. Er hat ein ausgesprochen gutmütiges Wesen. Für Leo wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles und verantwortungsbewusstes Zuhause, das ihm die nötige Zeit für die Eingewöhnung schenkt und ihn geduldig auf seinem weiteren Weg begleitet. Die Adoption eines Hundes bedeutet Verantwortung und sollte eine langfristige Entscheidung sein. Leo soll Menschen finden, die ihm Sicherheit, Zuwendung und ein stabiles Zuhause schenken.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Leo
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Melampo · Melampo

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Leo home

What you'll need for Leo 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 Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a adult 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 Leo, answered.

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