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Symba

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Symba, a Hungarian mixed breed, weighing just under 23 kg, born on 6/11/2021, is initially suspicious of strangers but quickly warms up, gets along well with dogs, but has learned to assert herself. Symba needs people who can provide her with clear structures and lead her, she needs people she can trust, people who can regulate situations for her, otherwise she takes over the rules and she really can't do that!

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Symba, Mischling aus Ungarn, knapp 23 Kg, geboren 11.6.2021, ist anfangs misstrauisch gegenüber fremden Menschen, das legt sich aber schnell, mit Hunden hat sie es gut, hat aber schon gelernt, sich durchzusetzen. Symba braucht Menschen, die ihr klare Strukturen geben und sie führen, sie braucht Menschen, denen sie vertrauen kann, Menschen die Situationen für sie regeln, sonst übernimmt sie die Regeln und das kann sie eigentlich gar nicht!

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Nesslau
Shelter
Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau
Living with Symba
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau · NesslauLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Symba home

What you'll need for Symba in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Symba

What life with Symba looks like

Symba is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Stiftung Tierheim Nesslau in Nesslau.

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.

Nesslau, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Symba, answered.

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