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Sage

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Sage – little heart dog is looking for her people Sage has been in foster care in Switzerland (canton ZH) since October 30, 2026 Sage's story began far from easy. She was found all alone in the snow and was rescued just in time from freezing to death. Today, this difficult time is behind her and the little puppy has become a happy young dog. This is Sage: people-oriented and affectionate, loving and affectionate, cheerful and playful, curious and open, enjoys closeness and attention, a loyal companion with a lot of charm Sage likes to be close to people and enjoys attention and time together. She shows herself open and friendly and enjoys just being there. Of course, as a young dog, there is still a lot to discover and learn. For Sage, we wish a loving home where she can experience a lot of closeness, security and beautiful shared experiences. She wants to belong and accompany her people through life. Who will give Sage her home for life and turn her difficult story into a real happy ending? *Weight at the veterinary visit on October 1, 2026 Note: A dog's character usually only shows itself when it can relax outside a shelter or a sanctuary. As soon as the dog can travel to a foster home, we will supplement the character description with the insights gained. Adoption: If you are interested in this dog, please fill out the adoption application. You can find the link to the application above.

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‍ Sage – kleine Herzenshündin sucht ihre Menschen Sage befindet sich seit dem 30.10.2026 auf einer Pflegestelle in der Schweiz (Kanton ZH) ‍ Sages Geschichte begann alles andere als leicht. Ganz alleine wurde sie im Schnee gefunden und konnte gerade noch rechtzeitig vor dem Erfrieren gerettet werden. Heute liegt diese schwere Zeit hinter ihr und aus der kleinen Welpin ist eine fröhliche junge Hündin geworden. ‍ Das ist Sage: menschenbezogen und zutraulich liebevoll und verschmust fröhlich und verspielt neugierig und offen geniesst Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit eine treue Begleiterin mit viel Charme ‍ Sage sucht gerne die Nähe zu Menschen und freut sich über Zuwendung und gemeinsame Zeit. Sie zeigt sich offen und freundlich und geniesst es, einfach dabei zu sein. Natürlich gibt es als junge Hündin noch einiges zu entdecken und zu lernen. Für Sage wünschen wir uns ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie viel Nähe, Geborgenheit und schöne gemeinsame Erlebnisse erfahren darf. Sie möchte dazugehören und ihre Menschen durchs Leben begleiten. ‍ Wer schenkt Sage ihr Zuhause fürs Leben und lässt aus ihrer schwierigen Geschichte ein echtes Happy End werden? ‍ *Gewicht beim Tierarztbesuch am 1.10.2026 ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Hinweis: Der Charakter eines Hundes zeigt sich in der Regel erst, wenn er ausserhalb eines Tierheims oder eines Gnadenhofs zur Ruhe kommen kann. Sobald der Hund auf eine Pflegestelle reisen darf, ergänzen wir die Charakterbeschreibung mit den gewonnenen Erkenntnissen. Adoption: Wenn du dich für diesen Hund interessierst, füll bitte den Antrag Adoption aus. Den Link zum Antrag findest du weiter oben.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz
Living with Sage
  • ✓Spayed
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Bringing Sage home

What you'll need for Sage 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 Sage

What life with Sage looks like

Sage is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at VSAT – Verein Schweizer AuslandTierschutz in Switzerland.

A 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.

Switzerland, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sage, answered.

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