How do I contact the shelter about Macarena?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Macarena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Macarena if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz 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 Macarena 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 Macarena 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 New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Macarena 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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Macarena

Galgo Español · Female · Young · 3 years

Spanish Greyhound female, born April 9, 2023, 65 cm tall. Macarena was found alone in a forest in northern Spain, searching for food. Given her older but unmistakable injuries, it’s likely she was abandoned there and left to her fate. Macarena—The Journalist. Macarena is a beautiful, dark-brindle Galgo with the potential to bring a smile to anyone’s face. When taking her for a walk, you almost feel as though you’re accompanied by a journalist, because she scrutinizes everything closely and carefully examines every scent trail. She wants to gather every impression possible to understand exactly what she’s dealing with here in Switzerland. Character and Temperament—Basic temperament: friendly, attentive, affectionate—Trust toward humans: immediately open—Sociability and approachability: actively seeking contact—Social behavior toward dogs: social—Social behavior toward cats: not tested Behavior and Daily Competence—Uncertainties: In situations she can’t quite place, such as when a parasol is moved by the wind—Adaptability to new situations: Good—She simply takes the time to examine everything thoroughly—Exploratory behavior: courageous Level of Movement and Activity—Need for movement: High; she requires regular free-range exercise in a fenced area—Leash walking: When encountering new impressions outdoors—and especially when on the ground—she needs to take everything in carefully and sniff around extensively. She doesn’t pull on the leash, but it does take a bit of patience until Madame has filled her “notebook” with scents before continuing on—Willingness to learn: good—Hunting drive: present We’d like Macarena to be adopted by people who let her explore at her own pace but also gently guide her to understand that it’s now time to move forward again. It would be wonderful for Macarena if she could have regular contact with other dogs of her own species. Macarena is microchipped, vaccinated, spayed, and tested for Mediterranean diseases. Want to get to know Macarena? H E R E is our adoption application form. / Appointments only by prior arrangement.

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Galgo Español Hündin 09.04.2023 65 cm Macarena wurde im Norden Spaniens allein im Wald auf der Suche nach Futter gefunden. Aufgrund ihrer schon älteren, aber unübersehbaren Verletzungen ist es wahrscheinlich, dass sie dort ausgesetzt und ihrem Schicksaal überlassen wurde. Macarena, die Journalistin. Macarena ist ein wunderschöne, dunkel gestromte Galga mit dem Potential, einem ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zu zaubern. Beim Spaziergang hat man fast das Gefühl, eine Journalistin dabei zu haben, denn es wird alles genau unter die Lupe genommen, und jede Geruchsspur wird in Ruhe gelesen. Sie möchte alle Eindrücke sammeln um zu wissen, womit sie es hier in der Schweiz zu tun hat. Charakter und Wesen– Grundtemperament: freundlich, aufmerksam, anhänglich– Vertrauen zu Menschen: sofort offen– Kontaktfreude, Annäherung: aktiv suchend– Sozialverhalten gegenüber Hunden: sozial– Sozialverhalten gegenüber Katzen: nicht getestet Verhalten und Alltagskompetenz– Unsicherheiten: Bei Bewegungen, die sie nicht zuordnen kann, wie zum Beispiel bei einem Sonnenschirm, der durch den Wind bewegt wird– Anpassungsfähigkeit an neue Situationen: Gut, sie schaut sich einfach alles genau an– Erkundungsverhalten: mutig Bewegungs- und Aktivitätslevel– Bewegungsdrang: Hoch, sie benötigt regelmässigen Freilauf in einem eingezäunten Bereich– Leinenführigkeit: Neue Eindrücke draussen und vor allem am Boden muss sie genauestens aufnehmen und alles beschnuppern. Sie zieht nicht an der Leine, aber man braucht etwas Geduld, bis Madame ihren Notizblock mit Gerüchen gefüllt hat, bevor es weitergeht– Lernbereitschaft: gut– Jagdmotivation: vorhanden Wir wünschen uns für Macarena Menschen, die sie in Ruhe alles erkunden lassen, ihr aber auch mal vermitteln können, dass es jetzt wieder vorwärts gehen darf. Für Macarena wäre es eine tolle Sache, wenn sie immer wieder Kontakt zu Artgenossen haben könnte. Macarena ist gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Macarena kennenlernen? H I E R geht es zu unserer Adoptionsanfrage. / Termine nur auf Voranmeldung

Size

Extra large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇨🇭Waltenschwil

Shelter

New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz

Living with Macarena

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz · Waltenschwil Learn about Galgo Español →

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Bringing Macarena home

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About Macarena

What life with Macarena looks like

Macarena is a extra-large young adult galgo español dog waiting at New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz in Waltenschwil.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Waltenschwil, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Macarena, answered.

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