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RAFAELA

Maltese · Female · Adult · 5 years

Rafaela is an active, friendly, affectionate, intelligent and loving Maltese female dog. She was born on August 13, 2021 and is not yet spayed. She will be updated on September 29, 2026. Rafaela is very social with other dogs, but only if they get along. She has some basic obedience and leash training, but this should be further developed and reinforced. Rafaela is comfortable with car rides and vet visits. Due to her breed, she requires regular grooming and occasional professional hair trimming. Rafaela needs to be stimulated with varied walks, some mental work, possibly tracking and search games, depending on what she enjoys, but not overstimulated, as sufficient rest periods are very important for a dog's well-being. Like all dogs, Rafaela needs consistent, yet fair and gentle guidance. Rafaela comes from a shelter case. She was imported from Slovakia to Switzerland as a puppy. She is familiar with cats in the same household and could also be a good second dog. We are looking for a new, not too hectic home for the lovely Rafaela with people who have a lot of time and some dog experience. Although she is one of the smaller dogs, Rafaela needs to be treated like a dog and not just a "lap dog". We only place Rafaela with people who can take her to work or who spend a lot of time at home. A house/apartment with a well-secured garden/seating area would be nice, but it is not mandatory. She is not suitable for small children. Please let us know your interest in an animal by email and attach the completed questionnaire for the respective animal species. You can find the questionnaire >>> HERE. Do you have a question or would you like general advice? Call us at Fr. 1.20/Min. from landline for animal welfare ATs).

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Rasse: Malteser / weiss Alter: 13. August 2021 Kastriert: noch nicht Aktualisiert: 29. September 2026 Hündin Rafaela ist aktiv, freundlich, verschmust, lernfreudig und lieb. Mit anderen sozialen Hunden, wenn die Chemie stimmt, kommt sie sehr gut zurecht. Grundgehorsam / Leinenführigkeit ist etwas vorhanden, sollte aber weiterhin aufgebaut und gefestigt werden. Autofahren kennt Rafaela und ist kein Problem für sie, ebenso Tierarztbesuche. Rasse bedingt benötigt sie eine regelmässige Fellpflege und ab und zu eine fachmännische Kürzung des Felles. Rafaela muss mit abwechslungsreichen Spaziergängen, etwas Kopfarbeit, evtl. Fährten und Suchspielen, je nach dem was ihr Freude bereitet, gefördert, aber nicht überfordert werden, denn genügend Ruhephasen sind sehr wichtig für das Wohlbefinden eines Hundes. Wie eigentlich alle Hunde benötigt auch Rafaela eine konsequente, aber dennoch faire und feine Führung. Rafaela stammt aus einem Tierschutzfall. Sie wurde als Welpe aus der Slowakei in die Schweiz importiert. Kennt Katzen im gleichen Haushalt und könnte auch gut als Zweithund platziert werden. Für die liebe Rafaela suchen wir ein neues, nicht allzu hektisches Domizil bei Personen mit viel Zeit und etwas Hundeerfahrung. Obwohl sie zu den kleineren Hunden gehört, will und muss Rafaela Hunde gerecht beschäftigt werden und nicht nur als „Schosshündchen“ herhalten müssen. Wir vermitteln Rafaela nur an Personen, die sie mit zur Arbeit nehmen können oder die sehr viel Zeit Zuhause verbringen. Haus / Wohnung mit gut gesichertem Garten / Sitzplatz wäre schön, muss aber nicht zwingend vorhanden sein. Zu Kleinkindern eignet sie sich nicht. Teilen Sie uns Ihr Interesse für ein Tier per Email an mit und fügen den ausgefüllten Fragenkatalog für die jeweilige Tierart bei. Den Fragenkatalog finden Sie >>> HIER . Haben Sie eine Frage oder wünschen Sie eine allgemeine Beratung? Rufen Sie uns an unter Fr. 1.20/Min. ab Festnetz zugunsten Tierschutzarbeit ATs).

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Zug (Allenwinden & Neuheim)
Shelter
Aargauischer Tierschutzverein ATs
Living with RAFAELA
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Aargauischer Tierschutzverein ATs · Zug (Allenwinden & Neuheim)Learn about Maltese →

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Bringing RAFAELA home

What you'll need for RAFAELA 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 RAFAELA

What life with RAFAELA looks like

RAFAELA is a small adult maltese dog waiting at Aargauischer Tierschutzverein ATs in Zug (Allenwinden & Neuheim).

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.

Zug (Allenwinden & Neuheim), Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting RAFAELA, answered.

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