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Rayna

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 4 years

Shepherd Dog Female Neutered Born 24.3.2022 Black-brown 31kg Origin: Switzerland Breeding country: Germany She is slightly reactive on a leash, but can be distracted well with Gudis. She is very attached and wants to be with you all the time, but can also be left alone for a while. She is used to car travel. We are looking for a place with activity and a sensitive leadership for her. Not suitable for cats and small children.

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Deutscher Schäferhund Weiblich kastriert Geboren 24.3.2022 Schwarz-braun 31kg Herkunft: Schweiz Zuchtland: Deutschland Sie ist etwas reaktiv an der Leine, kann aber mit Gudis gut abgelenkt werden. Sie ist sehr anhänglich und möchte immer dabei sein, kann aber auch gut mal allein gelassen werden. Sie ist Autofahren gewohnt. Wir suchen für Sie einen Platz mit Aktivität und einer feinfühligen Führung. Nicht zu Katzen und Kleinkindern.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇨🇭Switzerland

Shelter

Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau

Living with Rayna

✓Spayed
✕Good with kids

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About Rayna

What life with Rayna looks like

Rayna is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau in Switzerland.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Rayna, answered.

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