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Salem &#8211

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 30 years

Salem originally came from a hobby breeding in Switzerland. He was sold to young people there, but it didn’t take long for them to realize they were overmatched with him and couldn’t meet his needs. Especially because they have a 100% work schedule and Salem spent most of the day alone in the apartment. The breeder wouldn’t return Salem to them due to doubts about his seriousness, so he was brought into our care and is waiting at our foster home in the dog pension Grisette for a new home. Salem is a friendly, upright, and people-oriented young dog. He is not yet fully house-trained and can’t be left completely alone at the moment. He needs a little time, as he needs people around for security. Driving a car doesn’t bother him. With fellow animals, he is still very cautious. Salem knows cats and has no problems with them. Salem knows a few basic commands, but he must definitely still attend a puppy class. Salem needs caring and dog-experienced people, ideally with knowledge of his or a similar breed and the awareness of what his needs are and what he needs accordingly (in his case, minimum age 30 years and a family with children over 10 years old). He needs to be supported and challenged, but not overwhelmed, and needs loving support in his upbringing. Salem will not be rehomed as a guard dog. A home in the countryside, where he can run and go on adventures, is a must. Salem is vaccinated, microchipped, and rehomed. If you are interested in our dogs and would like to meet them informally, apply with the button below and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. We thank you for your understanding if the processing of your request takes a little longer. We do our best to respond as soon as possible. However, it may happen that we receive many inquiries at once or that our resources are temporarily urgently needed elsewhere.

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Salem stammt ursprünglich aus einer Hobbyzucht aus Schweiz. Er wurde von dort aus an junge Menschen verkauft. Es dauerte aber nicht lange bis diese merkten, dass sie mit ihm überfordert waren und seinen Bedürfnissen nicht gerecht werden konnten. Insbesondere, weil sie ein 100% Arbeitspensum haben und Salem mehr oder weniger den ganzen Tag alleine in der Wohnung verbringen musste. Zum Züchter wollten sie ihn aufgrund von Zweifel an seiner Seriosität nicht mehr zurückgeben, deshalb wurde er in unsere Obhut gebracht und wartet auf unserer Pflegestelle in der Hundepension Grisette auf ein neues Zuhause. Salem ist ein freundlicher, aufgestellter und menschenbezogener junger Hund. Er ist noch nicht ganz stubenrein und kann auch aktuell noch nicht komplett alleine sein. Dafür braucht er noch ein wenig Zeit, da er Menschen um sicher herum braucht. Auto fahren bereitet ihm keine Mühe. Mit Artgenossen ist er noch sehr vorsichtig. Katzen kennt er schon und hat keine Probleme mit ihnen. Salem kennt ein paar Grundkommandos, er muss allerdings unbedingt noch einen Junghundekurs besuchen. Salem braucht fürsorgliche und hundeerfahrene Menschen, ideal mit Kenntnissen seiner oder einer ähnlichen Rasse und dem Bewusstsein was seine Bedürfnisse sind und was er entsprechend braucht (in seinem Fall Mindestalter 30 Jahre & bei einer Familie mit Kinder ab 10 Jahren). Er muss gefördert und ausgelastet, aber nicht überfordert werden und braucht liebevolle Unterstützung im Rahmen der Erziehung. Salem wird nicht als Schutzhund vermittelt. Ein Zuhause in ländlicher Gegend, wo er Auslauf und auf Abenteuer gehen kann, ist ein muss. Salem wird geimpft, gechippt, mit Schutzvertrag und gegen eine Schutzgebühr von CHF 650.– vermittelt. Falls Sie Interesse an unseren Hunden haben und sie unverbindlich kennenlernen möchten, bewerben Sie sich mit untenstehenden Button und wir werden uns baldmöglichst mit Ihnen in Verbindung setzen. Wir danken für Ihr Verständnis, falls die Bearbeitung Ihrer Anfrage etwas länger dauert. Wir setzen alles daran, so bald wie möglich eine Rückmeldung zu geben. Es kann aber vorkommen, dass sehr viele Anfragen zusammenkommen oder dass unsere Ressourcen temporär dringend anderweitig gebraucht werden.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 30 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Tierschutzbund Basel Regional
Living with Salem &#8211
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Tierschutzbund Basel Regional · SwitzerlandLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Salem &#8211 home

What you'll need for Salem &#8211 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 Salem &#8211

What life with Salem &#8211 looks like

Salem &#8211 is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzbund Basel Regional.

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). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Salem &#8211, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Salem &#8211?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzbund Basel Regional handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Salem &#8211 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Salem &#8211 if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzbund Basel Regional 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 Salem &#8211 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 Salem &#8211 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 Tierschutzbund Basel Regional early rather than rehoming privately; they know Salem &#8211 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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