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Pixie

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Her nickname is Pixie, and she is a spayed female Chihuahua. Her story at the Oasis began in May 2026, following the death of her owner. She is now ready to join her future and final family!

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Son petit nom, c’est Pixie, et c’est une chihuahua femelle stérilisée. Son histoire à l’Oasis a débuté en mai 2026, suite au décès de sa propriétaire. La voilà maintenant prête à rejoindre sa future et dernière famille !

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Oasis des vétérans
Living with Pixie
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Oasis des vétérans · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Pixie home

What you'll need for Pixie 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 Pixie

What life with Pixie looks like

Pixie is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Oasis des vétérans.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇨🇭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.

Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pixie, answered.

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