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Rista

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Rista is a friendly and affectionate dog who has recently arrived in Switzerland from Spain. She quickly settled into her new home and enjoys the comforts of her new life. Rista loves to snuggle up in blankets or similar items and let all the troubles of everyday life pass by - a wise dog :-) Rista is estimated to be 5 years old, but could be slightly older. She weighs approximately 15 kg. All our dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and tested as standard.

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Ursprungsland: Spanien Rista ist vor kurzem in die Schweiz eingereist und ist jetzt auf der Suche nach ihren Lieblingsmenschen. Sie hat sich schnell eingewöhnt und geniesst die neuen Annehmlichkeiten. Sie ist freundlich und menschenbezogen und liebt es, sich in Decken oder ähnlichem einzukuscheln und alle Unbill des Alltags an sich vorbeiziehen zu lassen - ein weiser Hund :-) :-) Rista's Alter wurde auf 5 Jahre geschätzt, sie könnte aber etwas älter sein. Sie wiegt ca. 15 kg. Selbstverständlich sind alle unsere Hunde kastriert, geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt und getestet. Diese

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Rista
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Animal Happyend · Animal HappyendLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Rista home

What you'll need for Rista 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 Rista

What life with Rista looks like

Rista is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

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.

Animal Happyend, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rista, answered.

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