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Galgo Español · Female · Adult · 6 years

Galgo Español female dog 02.04.2020 64 cm Sandra was found on an autobahn – injured and with burns all over her body. An animal rescuer was able to save her and took her in. As she herself has too many dogs in her shelter, she asked our partner organization for help. So Sandra first came to PROA in Madrid and eventually to us in Switzerland, where she now awaits her new home. Sandra, the fighter. One can see from her severe scars that Sandra has endured not only a difficult mental but also a physically challenging life. However, Sandra has not lost her curiosity and openness towards humans. She behaves confidently and openly during walks and faces new situations bravely. Character and nature—temperament: calm, friendly, loyal—Trust in humans: open—Approachability, sociability: Sandra waits briefly but is then too curious to miss a pat. Social behavior towards dogs: social—Social behavior towards cats: not tested Behavior and daily competence—Anxieties: She is unsure about sudden movements of people. She finds wild animals in the forest exciting, however. Adaptability to new situations: very good, despite everything she has experienced. Sandra is a true survivor.—Exploratory behavior: brave, curious, open Activity level—Activity drive: high. Sandra must also be able to run her rounds in a secure off-leash area in the future.—Leash handling: satisfactory—Learning readiness: moderate—Prey drive: strongly present. We wish for Sandra people who will take her as she is, not with pity, but to give her her well-deserved secure freedom as a dog and to guide her through the rest of her life with loving and consistent leadership. Sandra is microchipped, vaccinated, neutered, and tested for Mediterranean diseases. Interested?

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Galgo Español Hündin 02.04.2020 64 cm Sandra wurde auf einer Autobahn gefunden – verletzt und mit Brandwunden am ganzen Körper. Eine Tierschützerin konnte sie retten und nahm sie auf. Da sie selbst zu viele Hunde in ihrem Shelter hat, bat sie unsere Partnerorganisation um Hilfe. So kam Sandra zuerst zu PROA in Madrid und schliesslich zu uns in die Schweiz, wo sie nun auf ihr wartet. Sandra, die Kämpferin. An ihren schlimmen Narben kann man erkennen, dass Sandra bisher nicht nur mental, sondern auch körperlich ein schweres Schicksaal ertragen musste. Sandra hat nichtsdestotrotz die Neugier und die Offenheit gegenüber uns Menschen nicht verloren. Sie wirkt routiniert und offen beim Spazierengehen und stellt sich neuen Situationen bravourös. Charakter und Wesen– Grundtemperament: ruhig, freundlich, treu– Vertrauen zu Menschen: offen– Kontaktfreude, Annäherung: Sandra wartet zuerst kurz ab und ist dann aber doch zu neugierig, als dass sie sich eine Streicheleinheit entgehen lassen würde.– Sozialverhalten gegenüber Hunden: sozial– Sozialverhalten gegenüber Katzen: nicht getestet Verhalten und Alltagskompetenz– Unsicherheiten: Bei schnellen Bewegungen von Menschen ist sie unsicher. Bei Wildtieren im Wald findet sie das hingegen äusserst spannend.– Anpassungsfähigkeit an neue Situationen: Sehr gut, trotz allem, was sie bisher erlebt haben muss. Sandra ist wohl eine wahre Überlebenskünstlerin.– Erkundungsverhalten: mutig, neugierig, offen Bewegungs- und Aktivitätslevel – Bewegungsdrang: Hoch. Sandra muss auch in Zukunft ihre Runden in einem gesicherten Freilauf drehen können.– Leinenführigkeit: passabel– Lernbereitschaft: mittel– Jagdmotivation: stark vorhanden. Wir wünschen uns für Sandra Menschen, die sie so nehmen wie sie ist, nicht in Mitleid baden, ihr endlich ihre wohlverdiente gesicherte Freiheit als Hund zurückgeben und sie mit liebevoller und konsequenter Führung durch ihr weiteres Leben begleiten. Sandra ist gechipt, geimpft, kastriert und auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Interessiert? H I E R geht es zu unserer Adoptionsanfrage / Termine nur auf Voranmeldung

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇨🇭Waltenschwil
Shelter
New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz
Living with Sandra
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Sandra home

What you'll need for Sandra 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 Sandra

What life with Sandra looks like

Sandra is a large adult galgo español dog waiting at New Graceland - Auffangstation Schweiz in Waltenschwil.

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 Sandra, answered.

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