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Not confirmed since November 8, 2026

Malou

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Malou, a charming Hungarian mixed-breed dog, is back at the shelter for the second time in her life. She was first found as a stray on October 4, 2024, in Kecskemét, and thanks to her microchip, her family was notified. They came to pick her up six days later, although it's understandable that they took their time. Now, almost exactly two years later, on October 2, 2026, Malou was found wandering alone again and brought back to the shelter. This time, her family couldn't be reached. No one responded to calls or letters. It's probably for the best, as Malou deserves people who care about her and love her. We're keeping our fingers crossed that she'll find her ticket to happiness soon. Malou was shocked to be abandoned by her family. She went through a grieving process, but now she's ready to start anew. Despite being disappointed by her humans, she's still willing to give her heart to someone. Malou doesn't feel at home in the shelter. The noise and chaos affect the dogs. She's a bit uncertain and shy and needs time to realize that people mean well and nothing bad will happen to her. She probably didn't know that people could give her love and affection, but she's a friendly, gentle, and loving dog who wants to please and is becoming more courageous, cheerful, and curious every day. She now enjoys petting and would love more of it. Malou doesn't know much about the basics of dog behavior, as it seems she hasn't had much experience so far. Her new humans should be patient and loving, teaching her everything she doesn't know yet but needs to know for her life as a family member. Malou would certainly appreciate physical and mental stimulation in due time, but first, she needs to settle in, get to know everything step by step, and feel at home. Her new owners can discover her hidden talents. Malou gets along well with her fellow dogs. We wish our dearest Malou loving and dog-enthusiastic people who give her the chance to lead a dog-friendly life as a beloved family member and give her all the love, care, security, and safety she needs so much. Nice bipeds who like to be outdoors, go on discovery tours with Malou, provide her with appropriate exercise, and show her how beautiful life can be when you're loved, protected, and respected. Who can finally give Malou a peaceful home? Malou can travel from mid/late November 2026 if she finds a home or foster family.

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Die bezaubernde Malou ist leider auch zum zweiten Mal in ihrem Leben im Menhely. Das erste Mal wurde sie am 4.10.2024 herrenlos in Kecskemét aufgegriffen und da sie einen Chip hatte, konnte ihre Familie informiert werden. Sie kamen sie dann auch abholen, zwar erst 6 Tage später, was man nicht verstehen muss, aber sie kamen, um sie nach Hause zu holen. Nun fast auf den Tag genau 2 Jahre später, am 2.10.2026, wurde Malou wieder alleine umerhwandernd gefunden und erneut ins Menhely gebracht. Doch diesmal konnte ihre Familie nicht mehr erreicht werden. Niemand reagierte auf Anrufe und den Brief. Vermutlich besser so, denn Malou hat Menschen verdient, welchen sie was bedeutet und welche sie lieben und achten. Wir drücken fest die Daumen, dass sie bald ihr Ticket ins Glück lösen darf. Für Malou war es ein Schock, dass sie von ihrer Familie so im Stich gelassen wurde. Sie ging durch ein Trauertunnel, doch nun ist sie bereit, nochmals neu anzufangen. Trotzdem sie von ihren Menschen so enttäuscht wurde, ist sie nach wie vor gewillt, ihr Herz wieder zu verschenken. Malou fühlt sich im Tierheim gar nicht wohl. Der Lärm und die Hektik setzten den Hunden zu. Sie ist etwas unsicher und schüchtern und braucht am Anfang etwas Zeit, bis sie merkt, dass man es gut mit ihr meint und ihr nichts schlimmes passiert. Sie kannte es vermutlich nicht, dass Menschen ihr Liebe und Zuneigung geben, aber sie ist eine freundliche sanfte und liebe Hündin, welche gefallen will und jeden Tag etwas mutiger, fröhlicher und neugieriger wird. Streicheleinheiten findet sie mittlerweile toll und hätte gerne mehr davon. Malou kennt nocht nicht viel vom Hundeeinmaleins, sie durfte, allem Anschein nach, bis anhin nicht viel kennenlernen und ihre neuen Menschen sollten ihr geduldig und liebevoll alles beibringen, was sie noch nicht kennt, aber für ihr weiteres Leben als Familienmitglied wissen muss. Über körperliche und geistige Beschäftigung würde sich Malou zu gegebener Zeit sicherlich freuen, aber zuerst mal in Ruhe ankommen, alles Step by Step kennenlernen und sich eingewöhnen. Welche ungeahnten Talente in ihr stecken, dürfen dann ihre neuen Besitzer rausfinden. Mit ihren Artgenossen versteht sich Malou gut. Für unsere allerliebste Malou wünschen wir uns liebe und hundebegeisterte Menschen, welche Malou die Chance geben, ein hundegerechtes Leben als geliebtes Familienmitglied führen zu dürfen und ihr all die Liebe, Fürsorge, Geborgenheit und Sicherheit geben, welche Malou so sehr braucht. Nette Zweibeiner welche gerne in der Natur unterwegs sind, mit Malou auf Entdeckungstour gehen, sie artgerecht auslasten und ihr zeigen, wie schön das Leben sein kann, wenn man geliebt, beschützt und geachtet wird. Bei wem darf Malou endlich zur Ruhe ankommen? Malou kann ab ca. Mitte/Ende November 2026 reisen, wenn sie ein Zuhause oder eine Pflegestelle gefunden hat.

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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Malou
  • ✓Microchipped
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Bringing Malou home

What you'll need for Malou 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 Malou

What life with Malou looks like

Malou is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

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). Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, but confirm with the shelter.

Animal Happyend, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Malou, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Malou?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Animal Happyend handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Malou on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Malou if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Animal Happyend whether they will for Malou, what they require (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 Malou already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Animal Happyend lists Malou as microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Animal Happyend, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Malou isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Animal Happyend about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Malou 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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