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Mia

Mixed Breed · Female

This is Mia, approximately 4 and a half years old and neutered. Medium-sized, weighing around 18 kg (not a German Shepherd). Mia's past was not rosy; she was adopted by a bad person who did not treat her well and showed her no love. As a result, this female dog ended up in a terrible kennel in complete isolation. A volunteer rescued her and brought her to her refuge, where she is slowly building trust with people. Every day, she makes small progress, now even walks on a leash, and her soul is slowly healing from the wounds inflicted upon her. For Mia, we wish to find understanding people, preferably with a confident only dog who can show her the beautiful side of dog life in gentle steps. Who has a free spot for the sweet one?

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Das ist Mia, ca. 4 1/2 jährig und sterilisiert. Mittelgross, ca 18 kg schwer (kein Schäferhund). Mia’s Vorgeschichte war nicht rosig, sie wurde von einem schlechten Menschen adoptiert, welche sie nicht gut behandelte und ihr auch keine Liebe gab. So landete diese Hündin in einem schlimmen Canile in völliger Isolation. Eine Volontärin hat sie rausgeholt und in ihr Refugio gebracht, wo sie langsam Vertrauen zum Menschen fasst. Jeden Tag macht sie kleine Fortschritte, läuft mittlerweile auch an der Leine und ihre Seele erholt sich langsam von den Wunden welche man ihr zugefügt hat. Für Mia wünschen wir uns verständnisvolle Menschen, wenn möglich mit einem souveränen Ersthund, der ihr in langsamen Schritten die schöne Seite eines Hundelebens zeigen kann. Wer hat einen freien Platz für die Süsse?

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇨🇭Sos Strassenhunde

Shelter

SOS Strassenhunde

Living with Mia

✓Spayed

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Mia

What life with Mia looks like

Mia is a medium-sized mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Strassenhunde in Sos Strassenhunde.

A 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 Mia, answered.

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