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Adopt Mara

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Mara traveled to Switzerland in March 2025 and has lived in the Canton of Zurich since then. She is a wonderful, affectionate female dog who is now seeking a new home due to health issues with her current adopter. She is a loyal companion who longs for a warm, safe place to live. At first, Mara can be a bit skeptical of strangers, but with patience and trust, she opens up quickly and shows her loving side. She is a true friend to humans and enjoys spending time with her trusted people. Mara gets along well with most fellow animals, but can be a bit unsure in some dog encounters. Therefore, we are looking for a home where she can work on her self-confidence in peace. If you have a cat, don’t worry – Mara is cat-friendly and can live in a household with soft paws. Mara is also comfortable being alone at home, making her a uncomplicated companion when you need to run errands or go to the doctor. Her recall needs to be practiced, as she is not yet fully trained, but with consistent and loving training, this will also not be a problem.

Read original (de)

Mara reiste im März 2025 in die Schweiz und lebt seither im Kanton Zürich.Sie ist eine wunderbare, liebevolle Hündin, die aufgrund gesundheitlicher Probleme ihres derzeitigen Adoptanten nun ein neues Zuhause sucht. Sie ist eine treue Begleiterin, die sich nach einem warmen, sicheren Platz zum Leben sehnt. Zu Beginn kann Mara Fremden gegenüber etwas skeptisch sein, aber mit Geduld und Vertrauen öffnet sie sich schnell und zeigt ihre liebevolle Seite. Sie ist ein echter Menschenfreund und genießt es, Zeit mit ihren Bezugspersonen zu verbringen. Mara kommt gut mit den meisten Artgenossen aus, kann bei manchen Hundebegegnungen aber noch unsicher reagieren. Daher suchen wir ein Zuhause, in dem sie in Ruhe an ihrem Selbstbewusstsein arbeiten kann. Wenn du eine Katze hast, brauchst du dir keine Sorgen zu machen – Mara ist katzenverträglich und kann auch in einem Haushalt mit Samtpfoten leben. Mara ist auch gut alleine zuhause, was sie zu einer unkomplizierten Begleiterin macht, wenn du mal Einkäufe erledigen oder zum Arzt musst. Ihr Abruf muss noch geübt werden, da sie hier noch nicht ganz sattelfest ist, aber mit einer konsequenten und liebevollen Erziehung wird auch das kein Problem sein.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Glueckshunde
Shelter
Glückshunde Schweiz
Living with Mara
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Mara home

What you'll need for Mara 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 Mara

What life with Mara looks like

Mara is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Glückshunde Schweiz in Glueckshunde.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mara, answered.

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