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Mats

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Mats, Miniature American Shepherd (MAS), born 2023, 14Kg, came to us due to a death. We are still in the getting-to-know phase, but what we can already say for sure is that Mats is not an easy specimen and belongs in experienced hands! He shows herding instinct, is also driven, but extremely insecure! As soon as too many environmental influences (village, street, people) are present, he is brutally insecure. He needs people with very clear instructions, people with leadership qualities! And a quiet home in the countryside!

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Mats, Miniature American Shepherd (MAS) , geboren 2023, 14Kg, kam durch einen Todesfall zu uns. Wir sind noch in der Kennenlernphase, aber was wir schon sicher sagen können, Mats ist kein einfaches Exemplar und gehört in erfahrene Hände! Er zeigt Hütetrieb, ist auch triebig, aber extrem unsicher! Sobald zu viele Umwelteinflüsse (Dorf, Strasse, Menschen) da sind, ist er brutal unsicher. Er braucht Menschen mit sehr klaren Ansagen, Menschen mit Führungsqualitäten! Und ein ruhiges Zuhause auf dem Lande!

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇨🇭Nesslau

Shelter

Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau

Living with Mats

✓Neutered

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About Mats

What life with Mats looks like

Mats is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau in Nesslau.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mats, answered.

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