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Luis

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Luis is looking for his forever home. Luis has been in foster care in Switzerland (canton ZH) since October 30, 2026. Luis was rescued from the killing station in November 2025 along with his friends Lennox, Loki, Lee, and Lorenzo. We would like to thank the two very generous donors who made the rescue possible! Today Luis lives on our farm "Land of Hope", where he slowly recovers from the bad experiences of his past. Luis is a very special dog with a calm and balanced nature. He is friendly, open, and trusting towards people and dogs. Initially a bit shy, but he loves being where his people are, because their closeness and affection mean a lot to him. This is Luis: • gentle and balanced • friendly and social with other dogs • loves the contact with his fellow dogs • loving, good-natured and uncomplicated Luis enjoys every attention and shows again and again how much he longs for a home of his own. With his calm nature, he is a wonderful companion who has a lot of love to give and wants to stand by his human side. What Luis is looking for: A loving home where he can finally arrive and be valued as a full member of the family. People who give him time, security, and many cuddly moments will find a loyal friend for life in Luis. Who would like to show Luis how beautiful a home of his own can be? ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Note: A dog's character usually only shows itself when it can relax outside of a shelter or a sanctuary. As soon as the dog is allowed to travel to a foster home, we will supplement the character description with the insights gained. Adoption: If you are interested in this dog, please fill out the adoption application. You can find the link to the application above.

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‍ Luis sucht sein Für-immer-Zuhause Luis befindet sich seit dem 30.10.2026 auf einer Pflegestelle in der Schweiz (Kanton ZH). ‍ Luis wurde gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden Lennox, Loki, Lee und Lorenzo im November 2025 aus der Tötungsstation gerettet. Wir danken an dieser Stelle nochmals den beiden sehr grosszügigen Spenderinnen, welche die Rettung ermöglicht haben! ‍ Heute lebt Luis auf unserem Hof „Land of Hope“, wo er sich langsam von den schlimmen Erfahrungen seiner Vergangenheit erholen darf. Luis ist ein ganz besonderer Hund mit einem ruhigen und ausgeglichenen Wesen. Er begegnet Menschen und Hunden freundlich, offen und voller Vertrauen. Anfangs noch etwas scheu aber am liebsten ist er dort, wo auch seine Menschen sind, denn ihre Nähe und Zuneigung bedeuten ihm sehr viel. Das ist Luis: • sanft und ausgeglichen • freundlich und sozial mit anderen Hunden • liebt den Kontakt zu Artgenossen • liebevoll, gutmütig und unkompliziert Luis geniesst jede Aufmerksamkeit und zeigt immer wieder, wie sehr er sich nach einem eigenen Zuhause sehnt. Mit seiner ruhigen Art ist er ein wunderbarer Begleiter, der viel Liebe zu verschenken hat und seinem Menschen treu zur Seite stehen möchte. Was Luis sucht: Ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er endlich ankommen darf und als vollwertiges Familienmitglied geschätzt wird. Menschen, die ihm Zeit, Geborgenheit und viele gemeinsame Kuschelmomente schenken, werden in Luis einen treuen Freund fürs Leben finden. Wer möchte Luis zeigen, wie schön ein eigenes Zuhause sein kann? ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Hinweis: Der Charakter eines Hundes zeigt sich in der Regel erst, wenn er ausserhalb eines Tierheims oder eines Gnadenhofs zur Ruhe kommen kann. Sobald der Hund auf eine Pflegestelle reisen darf, ergänzen wir die Charakterbeschreibung mit den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen. Adoption: Wenn du dich für diesen Hund interessierst, füll bitte den Antrag Adoption aus. Den Link zum Antrag findest du weiter oben.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz
Living with Luis
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Luis home

What you'll need for Luis 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 Luis

What life with Luis looks like

Luis is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz 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 Luis, answered.

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