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Louis

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Louis is one of those dogs that quickly wins your heart. He quickly bonds with people who give him guidance and lead him calmly and clearly. Our senior dog was found to have virtually no sight. The animal shelter team observed this and our veterinarian confirmed it. For Louis, this means less in everyday life than one might think. He knows the premises of the animal shelter by now and can orient himself well there. He will also find his way in a new home if furniture and objects have their fixed place and he can get to know his new surroundings in peace. Outside the animal shelter, Louis does his thing better and better. He walks well on a leash and is a pleasant companion. Traffic is still not quite familiar to him, but he is easy to lead and orients himself to his people. If a situation becomes too much for him or he is unsure, he shows this clearly and gladly accepts support. We are looking for a loving home for Louis, where he can spend his next chapter of life. People who understand his needs and give him time. Louis is social and compatible with other dogs and would also be suitable as a time dog. However, he doesn't need too much hustle and bustle. We wish for Louis people who are not deterred by his limited sight and give him the chance to a beautiful home. He brings a lot of affection and affection for it. We keep our fingers crossed for you, little treasure ❤️🐾🍀

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Louis ist einer dieser Hunde, die man schnell ins Herz schliesst. Er bindet sich rasch an Menschen, die ihm Orientierung geben und ihn ruhig und klar führen. Bei unserem Hundesenior wurde festgestellt, dass er praktisch nichts mehr sieht. Das Tierheimteam hat dies beobachtet und unsere Tierärztin hat es bestätigt. Für Louis bedeutet das im Alltag jedoch weniger, als man vielleicht denken könnte. Die Räumlichkeiten im Tierheim kennt er mittlerweile und kann sich dort gut orientieren. Auch in einem neuen Zuhause wird er sich zurechtfinden, wenn Möbel und Gegenstände ihren festen Platz haben und er seine neue Umgebung in Ruhe kennenlernen darf. Ausserhalb des Tierheims macht Louis seine Sache immer besser. An der Leine läuft er gut und ist ein angenehmer Begleiter. Der Strassenverkehr ist ihm noch nicht ganz geheuer, aber er lässt sich gut führen und orientiert sich an seinen Menschen. Wenn ihm eine Situation zu viel wird oder er unsicher ist, zeigt er dies deutlich und nimmt Unterstützung gerne an. Für Louis suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er seinen nächsten Lebensabschnitt verbringen darf. Menschen, die seine Bedürfnisse verstehen und ihm Zeit geben. Mit anderen Hunden ist Louis sozial und verträglich und würde sich auch als Zeithund eignen. Allzuviel Trubel braucht er allerdings nicht. Wir wünschen uns für Louis Menschen, die sich von seiner eingeschränkten Sehkraft nicht abschrecken lassen und ihm die Chance auf ein schönes Zuhause geben. Er bringt dafür viel Anhänglichkeit und Zuneigung mit. Daumen und Pfoten sind gedückt, kleiner Schatz❤️🐾🍀

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇨🇭Elsau
Shelter
Tiervermittlungen.ch
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Bringing Louis home

What you'll need for Louis 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 Louis

What life with Louis looks like

Louis is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiervermittlungen.ch in Elsau.

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.

Elsau, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Louis, answered.

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