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Scup

Mixed Breed · Male

Scup is a large, long-haired dog with a friendly and gentle nature. He is very sweet toward people, but he is still a bit shy at the moment. Scup is currently not in good condition. He is heavily infested with parasites and is not microchipped. His appearance and circumstances suggest that he was most likely abandoned. Scup urgently needs veterinary care, parasite treatment, and a safe, quiet place to stay. With the right care and patience, he has great potential to become a loyal companion. More information to follow.

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Scup ist ein großer, langhaariger Hund mit einem freundlichen und sanften Wesen. Er zeigt sich Menschen gegenüber sehr lieb, ist derzeit jedoch noch etwas schüchtern. Aktuell befindet sich Scup in keinem guten Zustand. Er ist stark von Parasiten befallen und nicht gechippt. Sein Erscheinungsbild und die Umstände deuten darauf hin, dass er vermutlich ausgesetzt wurde. Scup benötigt dringend eine tierärztliche Versorgung, Parasitenbehandlung sowie eine sichere und ruhige Unterbringung. Mit der richtigen Pflege und Geduld hat er großes Potenzial, ein treuer Begleiter zu werden. Weitere Informationen folgen.

Size

Large

Age

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Location

🇨🇭Sos Strassenhunde

Shelter

SOS Strassenhunde

Living with Scup

✓Microchipped

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Scup home

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About Scup

What life with Scup looks like

Scup is a large mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Strassenhunde in Sos Strassenhunde.

A 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). Many animals leave sterilized and chipped, but confirm with the shelter.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Scup, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Scup?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SOS Strassenhunde handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Scup on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Scup if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SOS Strassenhunde whether they will for Scup, what they require (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 Scup already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: SOS Strassenhunde lists Scup as microchipped. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SOS Strassenhunde, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Scup isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SOS Strassenhunde about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Scup 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.