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Luis &#8211

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

Report from the Hundepension Grisette in the Swiss Jura: LUIS, Breed: mixed breed, born: Nov. 2020, size: 58 cm / 23 kg Handling with cats: not with cats or small animals Handling with children: 14 years and older Suitability as a second dog: yes More info: www.grisette.ch/Luis_Refugio.

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Bericht aus der Hundepension Grisette im Schweizer Jura: LUIS, Rasse: Mischling, geboren: Nov. 2020, Größe: 58 cm / 23 Kg Umgang mit Katzen: nicht zu Katzen oder Kleintieren Umgang mit Kindern: ab 14 Jahren Eignung als Zweithund: ja Mehr Infos: www.grisette.ch/Luis_Refugio.html LUIS kam nach über einem Jahr aus der

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇨🇭—
Shelter
Tierschutzbund Basel Regional
Living with Luis &#8211
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Luis &#8211 home

What you'll need for Luis &#8211 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 Luis &#8211

What life with Luis &#8211 looks like

Luis &#8211 is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzbund Basel Regional.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇨🇭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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Luis &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Luis &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzbund Basel Regional handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Luis &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Luis &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzbund Basel Regional 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 Luis &#8211 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 Luis &#8211 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 Tierschutzbund Basel Regional early rather than rehoming privately; they know Luis &#8211 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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