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Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 13 years

He has had to visit the vet a few times already, and his teeth are not fully intact anymore, which doesn't stop him from having a big mouth when it comes to his canine colleagues. He enjoys being close to his human and still likes to go for long walks together. Sampath is friendly and is perfect as a loyal companion for an older, active person.

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Er musste zwar schon einige Male zum Zahnarzt und sein Gebiss ist nicht mehr vollständig, was ihn aber nicht daran hindert, gegenüber seinen Hundekollegen eine grosse Klappe zu haben. Er mag es, in der Nähe seines Menschen zu sein oder mit ihm noch lange Spaziergänge zu unternehmen. Sampath ist freundlich und ist wie geschaffen als treuer Begleiter für eine ältere, rüstige Person.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇨🇭Switzerland
Shelter
Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau
Living with Sampath
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Bringing Sampath home

What you'll need for Sampath in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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About Sampath

What life with Sampath looks like

Sampath is a medium-sized senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Stiftung Tierschutzzentrum Thurgau in Switzerland.

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 Sampath, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sampath?
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 Sampath on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sampath 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Sampath 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 Sampath 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 Sampath 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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