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Tao

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Hi, I am Tao. I am a 3–4-year-old boy, and I was rescued from a public shelter together with Mao. We were at risk of being put to sleep, but thankfully we were taken out in time and given another chance at life. Now I am safe, neutered and vaccinated, and I will be ready to travel in October. I weigh around 17 kg and am approximately 49 cm tall. I am a very quiet, gentle and cheerful boy with a calm, easy-going nature. I enjoy affection and will happily come to your hand when I want to be petted. The way I behave around people makes us wonder whether I may have belonged to someone in the past, although we cannot know for sure. I am good with dogs and children. I have not yet been tested with cats, so my future family should keep this in mind. My confidence is a wonderful 9/10, while my energy level is low and relaxed. I do not need constant action to be happy. A peaceful home, gentle walks, affection and simply being close to my people would suit me beautifully. I am Tao. I was rescued just in time, and now I have been given the chance to write a completely different ending to my story. All I need is a family who will make sure that this time, I am home for good.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Dogrose
Shelter
The Dog Rose)
Living with Tao
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by The Dog Rose) · DogroseLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Tao home

What you'll need for Tao 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 Tao

What life with Tao looks like

Tao is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at The Dog Rose) in Dogrose.

An 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.

Dogrose, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tao, answered.

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