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Nino

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Nino - Elegant Charmer Seeks Home Nino has been in foster care in Switzerland (Canton SH) since October 30, 2026. Nino is a friendly and outgoing male who immediately captivates with his gentle and cheerful nature. He approaches people and fellow dogs openly and gets along well with other dogs. Nino is: • Greyhound • friendly and outgoing • very social with other dogs • playful and affectionate • a pleasant and balanced companion Nino enjoys both playful moments and quiet cuddle sessions. His sociable nature makes him a wonderful companion in everyday life. With his nature, he brings many typical characteristics of a Greyhound: a pleasant balance, sensitivity and at the same time a joy for movement. What Nino wishes for: A loving home in Switzerland People who appreciate his gentle nature enough time for shared activities and relaxation Who would like to give this great male a home and go through life with him? *Weight at the veterinary visit on October 1, 2026 *Note: A dog's character usually only shows itself when it can settle outside a shelter or a sanctuary. As soon as the dog is allowed to travel to a foster home, we will supplement the character description with the insights gained. Adoption: If you are interested in this dog, please fill out the Adoption application. You can find the link to the application above.

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‍ Nino – eleganter Charmeur sucht sein Zuhause Nino befindet sich seit dem 30.10.2026 auf einer Pflegestelle in der Schweiz (Kanton SH) ‍ Nino ist ein freundlicher und aufgeschlossener Rüde, der mit seiner sanften und zugleich fröhlichen Art sofort begeistert. Er begegnet Menschen wie auch Artgenossen offen und versteht sich hervorragend mit anderen Hunden. Das ist Nino: • Greyhound • freundlich und aufgeschlossen • sehr sozial mit anderen Hunden • verspielt und verschmust • angenehmer und ausgeglichener Begleiter Nino geniesst sowohl gemeinsame Spielmomente als auch ruhige Kuscheleinheiten. Seine gesellige Art macht ihn zu einem wunderbaren Gefährten im Alltag. Mit seinem Wesen bringt er viele typische Eigenschaften eines Greyhounds mit: eine angenehme Ausgeglichenheit, Sensibilität und gleichzeitig Freude an Bewegung. Was Nino sich wünscht: Ein liebevolles Zuhause in der Schweiz Menschen, die seine sanfte Art zu schätzen wissen genügend Zeit für gemeinsame Aktivitäten und Entspannung Wer möchte diesem tollen Rüden ein Zuhause schenken und mit ihm gemeinsam durchs Leben gehen? ‍ *Gewicht beim Tierarztbesuch am 1.10.2026 ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Hinweis: Der Charakter eines Hundes zeigt sich in der Regel erst, wenn er ausserhalb eines Tierheims oder eines Gnadenhofs zur Ruhe kommen kann. Sobald der Hund auf eine Pflegestelle reisen darf, ergänzen wir die Charakterbeschreibung mit den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen. Adoption: Wenn du dich für diesen Hund interessierst, füll bitte den Antrag Adoption aus. Den Link zum Antrag findest du weiter oben.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇨🇭Switzerland

Shelter

VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz

Living with Nino

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About Nino

What life with Nino looks like

Nino is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz 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 Nino, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nino?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nino on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nino if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Nino 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 Nino 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 VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nino 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.