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Adopt Nikki

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Nikki is a lively and sporty terrier who needs to be kept active. She gets along well with other dogs, having previously lived with them. Nikki is very clingy and open with people, and she loves to cuddle. She has also lived with cats before, but she would chase them outdoors… She is an energetic female dog and can sometimes be a bit hyper. We would love to place her with an active family without young children.

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Nikki ist eine lebendige und sportliche Terrierhündin, mit der man aktiv sein muss, damit sie ausgelastet ist. Mit anderen Hunden kommt sie gut aus, sie hat vorher mit anderen Hunden zusammengelebt. Nikki ist gegenüber Menschen sehr anhänglich und aufgeschlossen, sie ist so richtig verschmust. Sie hat vorher ausserdem mit Katzen zusammengelebt, draussen würde sie Katzen aber jagen… Sie ist eine energiegeladene Hündin und manchmal auch etwas überdreht. Gerne vermitteln wir sie zu einer aktiven Familie ohne kleine Kinder.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Tierheim Linth
Living with Nikki
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Nikki home

What you'll need for Nikki 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 Nikki

What life with Nikki looks like

Nikki is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Linth in Switzerland.

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). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nikki, answered.

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