How do I contact the shelter about Lui?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lui on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Lui if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs 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 Lui 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 Lui 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 Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lui 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.

← Back to results

Available

Lui

German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

Lui – friendly and social German Shepherd Lui is a beautiful, friendly male German Shepherd dog at the perfect age. He is open and people-oriented and gets along well with his fellow animals. Lui knows house life and is house-trained. Even car rides are no problem for him. Lui loves long walks of course, and he walks nicely on the leash and has no problem with environmental stimuli like bicycles, pedestrians, etc. Of course, Lui wants to be thoroughly exercised, and a good dog training class would certainly be beneficial. At the same time, Lui also enjoys relaxing in the house. Only with cats or small animals does Lui not want to share his future home. We are looking for people who can handle a large, strong dog and who want a loyal and attached companion. Lui is currently on a foster home in the Canton of St. Gallen.

DE·Show original

Lui – freundlicher und sozialer Schäferhund Lui ist ein wunderschöner, freundlicher Schäferhund-Rüde im besten Alter. Er ist offen und menschbezogen und kommt auch mit seinen Artgenossen gut klar. Lui kennt das Leben im Haus und ist stubenrein. Auch Autofahren ist kein Problem für ihn. Ausgiebige Spaziergänge liebt Lui natürlich sehr. Er läuft dabei schön an der Leine und hat auch kein Problem mit Umweltreizen wie Velos, Fussgänger, etc. Natürlich möchte Lui ausgelastet werden und der Besuch einer guten Hundeschule wäre sicher sinnvoll. Gleichzeitig geniesst es Lui aber auch, im Haus zur Ruhe zu kommen. Nur mit Katzen oder Kleintieren möchte Lui sein künftiges Zuhause nicht teilen. Wir suchen für Lui Menschen, die mit einem grossen, kräftigen Hund zurechtkommen und sich einen loyalen und anhänglichen Begleiter wünschen. Lui ist aktuell auf einer Pflegestelle im Kanton St.Gallen.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇨🇭Yourheart4dogs

Shelter

Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs

Living with Lui

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs · Yourheart4dogs Learn about German Shepherd →

More dogs in Yourheart4dogs →More dogs in Switzerland →

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Lui home

What you'll need for Lui in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Lui

What life with Lui looks like

Lui is a medium-sized adult german shepherd dog waiting at Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs in Yourheart4dogs.

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.

Yourheart4dogs, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lui, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lui?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lui on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lui if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs 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 Lui 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 Lui 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 Your Heart 4 Rescued Dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lui 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.