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Shadow

Belgian Malinois · Female · Young · 2 years

Shadow is a 2-year-old medium-sized female dog that was taken in at the shelter on October 21, 2026. She was found on the street, where she had been left tied to a fence. Shadow is a young, athletic, and energetic dog that enjoys being active and requires corresponding exercise and stimulation. We are looking for people who enjoy physical activity and can provide her with enough physical and mental stimulation. We had the opportunity to meet Shadow personally in Spain and found her to be a lively, great, and lively dog. Shadow gets along well with other dogs. Although she did not show aggression in a first cat test, she found the cats quite exciting and would have loved to chase them. Therefore, her compatibility with cats would need to be tested more closely. Shadow is initially a bit reserved with people and needs some time to gain trust. We are looking for a loving, active home for Shadow with people who can give her the necessary time, patience, and stimulation and discover the world with her.

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Größe: 55 cm, 15.3 kg Fotos und Videos: 09.11.2026 Shadow ist eine etwa 2 Jahre alte, mittelgrosse Hündin, die am 21.10.2026 ins Tierheim aufgenommen wurde. Sie wurde auf der Strasse gefunden, wo sie an einem Zaun angebunden zurückgelassen worden war. Shadow ist eine junge, sportliche und energiegeladene Hündin, die gerne aktiv ist und entsprechend Beschäftigung und Auslastung benötigt. Für sie wünschen wir uns Menschen, die Freude an Bewegung haben und ihr genügend körperliche und geistige Beschäftigung bieten können. Wir durften Shadow persönlich in Spanien kennenlernen und haben sie als eine aufgeweckte, tolle und lebhafte Hündin erlebt. Mit anderen Hunden ist Shadow verträglich. Bei einem ersten Katzentest zeigte sie zwar keine Aggressionen, allerdings fand sie die Katzen durchaus spannend und hätte ihnen am liebsten hinterhergejagt. Ihre Verträglichkeit mit Katzen müsste deshalb noch genauer getestet werden. Menschen gegenüber ist Shadow anfangs etwas zurückhaltend und braucht ein wenig Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Für Shadow suchen wir ein liebevolles, aktives Zuhause bei Menschen, die ihr die nötige Zeit, Geduld und Beschäftigung schenken und gemeinsam mit ihr die Welt entdecken möchten.

Size

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Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇨🇭Arme Pfoten

Shelter

Tierhilfe Arme Pfoten

Living with Shadow

✓Spayed
✓Good with cats

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About Shadow

What life with Shadow looks like

Shadow is a young adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierhilfe Arme Pfoten in Arme Pfoten.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Shadow, answered.

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