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Ortzi

Male · Puppy · 8 months

more photos and ev. video : 05.03.2021 Ortzi is still very nervous, at the moment he doesn't like other dogs around him; he feels very insecure among fellow animals. Also, his insecurity sometimes shows when around people, especially some men. He needs time to build trust and become familiar with his new living situation. Shiva will help him get rid of his insecurity. We will report back.

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mehr Fotos und ev. Video : 05.03.2021 Ortzi ist noch sehr nervös, zur Zeit mag er andere Hunde nicht um sich haben er fühlt sich sehr mit Artgenossen unsicher. Auch bei Menschen zeigt sich manchmal seine Unsicherheit, vor allem bei manchen Männern. Er braucht Zeit um Vertrauen zu fassen und mit den neuen Lebensumständen vertraut zu werden. Shiva wird ihm helfen die Unsicherheit abzulegen. Wir berichten wieder.

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Age
Puppy · 8 months
Location
🇨🇭Arme Pfoten
Shelter
Tierhilfe Arme Pfoten
Living with Ortzi
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ortzi home

What you'll need for Ortzi in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Ortzi

What life with Ortzi looks like

Ortzi is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at Tierhilfe Arme Pfoten in Arme Pfoten.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇨🇭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.

Arme Pfoten, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ortzi, answered.

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