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Paco

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Around 2 years old (born around July 14, 2024), 39 cm, 7.7 kg, male, neutered Leishmaniosis test negative on April 14, 2026, will be tested again before departure at a foster home in KT SG Paco - a cheerful dog who just wants to belong Paco is a happy and lively dog who loves to play, run, and enjoy the company of people. When he arrived at our partner animal shelter, he was initially open and cheerful. However, after a few days, he suddenly retreated into his hut and began to growl. He reacted similarly at the vet: everything was fine at first, but more difficult on the second day. But just as quickly as this uncertainty appeared, it disappeared again. Today Paco is unproblematic in everyday life at the shelter. He can be easily leashed, walks well on a leash and gets along with other dogs. People mean a lot to him - sometimes even so much that he would like their attention all for himself. When other dogs want to come to "his" person, he likes to get in between, because Paco doesn't like sharing petting and affection very much. There is probably a past behind this behavior that was not always nice. In March, a man brought Paco to the animal shelter and initially claimed that he had found him and couldn't keep him. However, it quickly became clear that Paco must have been his own dog, as he knew surprisingly exactly about him - including the fact that Paco gets along well with children. Nevertheless, there are situations in which Paco reacts a bit uncertain or "strange", which is why we suspect that he may not have had good experiences. We therefore wish for Paco's future home a quiet home without children, with people who understand dogs, who sometimes need to learn to trust again. People who give him security, take his subtle signals seriously and show him that he doesn't have to defend himself in order to be seen. Who gives Paco this chance will get an attached, clever and very human-oriented dog by their side, who just wants to belong. Videos May 26:

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Ca. 2 Jahre (geb. ca. 14.07.2024), 39 cm, 7,7 kg, männlich, kastriert Leishmaniosetest negativ am14.04.2026, wird vor der Ausreise nochmals getestet auf einer Pflegestelle im KT SG Paco – ein lebensfroher Hund, der einfach dazu gehören möchte Paco ist ein fröhlicher und lebenslustiger Hund, der gerne spielt, rennt und die Nähe zu Menschen geniesst. Als er in unserem Partnertierheim ankam, zeigte er sich zunächst offen und gut gelaunt. Nach einigen Tagen zog er sichjedoch plötzlich in seine Hütte zurück und begann zu knurren. Ähnlich reagierte er auch beim Tierarzt: Anfangs war alles problemlos, am zweiten Tag dann deutlich schwieriger. Doch genauso schnell, wie diese Unsicherheit auftauchte, verschwand sie auch wieder. Heute zeigt sich Paco im Tierheimalltag unkompliziert. Er lässt sich problemlos anleinen, läuft gut an der Leine und versteht sich mit anderen Hunden. Menschen bedeuten ihm sehr viel –manchmal sogar so viel, dass er ihre Aufmerksamkeit am liebsten ganz für sich alleine hätte. Wenn andere Hunde zu „seinem“ Menschen kommen möchten, drängt er sich gerne dazwischen, denn Streicheleinheiten und Zuwendung teilt Paco nur ungern. Hinter diesem Verhalten steckt vermutlich eine Vergangenheit, die nicht immer schön war. Im März brachte ein Mann Paco ins Tierheim und behauptete zunächst, er habe ihn gefunden und könne ihn nicht behalten. Schnell stellte sich jedoch heraus, dass Paco sein eigener Hund gewesen sein musste, da er erstaunlich genau über ihn Bescheid wusste – unter anderem darüber, dass Paco gut mit Kindern zurechtkommt. Trotzdem gibt es Situationen, in denen Paco etwas unsicher oder „komisch“ reagiert, weshalb wir vermuten, dass er möglicherweise keine guten Erfahrungen gemacht hat. Sein zukünftiges Zuhause Für Paco wünschen wir uns deshalb ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne Kinder, bei Menschen mit Verständnis für Hunde, die manchmal erst wieder lernen müssen, Vertrauen zu fassen. Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit geben, seine feinen Signale ernst nehmen und ihm zeigen, dass er sich nicht mehr verteidigen muss, um gesehen zu werden. Wer Paco diese Chance gibt, bekommt einen anhänglichen, cleveren und sehr menschenbezogenen Hund an seine Seite, der einfach dazugehören möchte. Videos Juni 26: Videos Mai 26:

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Home4dogs
Shelter
home4dogs
Living with Paco
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Paco home

What you'll need for Paco 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 Paco

What life with Paco looks like

Paco is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at home4dogs in Home4dogs.

An young 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.

Home4dogs, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Paco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Paco?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. home4dogs handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Paco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Paco if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — home4dogs 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 Paco 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 Paco 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 home4dogs early rather than rehoming privately; they know Paco 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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