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Tara

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Tara is a beautiful and active girl, always up for new experiences. She loves long walks and hikes, and is always full of life and enthusiasm. She is very eager to please and focuses on her human companions. We don't know exactly what Tara has been through in the past, as she was initially a bit shy and didn't trust anyone. Perhaps her previous owner was uncertain in their handling and passed on this uncertainty to Tara. We gave her the desired space for the first 2-3 days, and our dog trainer Reto spent an afternoon with her to show her that we're not so bad after all. Suddenly, that same evening she was jumping around, wagging her tail, and acting like a happy little dog, as if it had never been otherwise. Tara is just lovely, to both two-legged and four-legged friends. She shows us once again that we humans spend too much time dwelling on the past, unlike our furry friends, who live in the moment. Our beautiful Tara is a very active girl, always ready for new adventures. She loves walks and hikes that can't be long enough. She radiates so much joy and sometimes even gets a bit silly. Tara is very eager to learn and focuses on her human companions. We don't consider our active girl a beginner dog. Although she is very easy to handle, she looks for established, experienced, and empathetic human companions. We wish our Tara a warm and constant home. She has finally earned it. (Katja)

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Wir wissen nicht genau, was Tara im letzten Jahr erlebt hat, denn anfangs war sie etwas 'verkorkst' und traute keinem über den Weg, wollte ihre Ruhe und keinen zu nah bei sich haben. Womöglich war ihr Zweibeiner sehr unsicher im Umgang und hat diese Unsicherheit auf Tara übertragen. Wir liessen ihr die ersten 2-3 Tage den gewünschten Abstand und unser Hundetrainer Reto hat sich einfach einen ganzen Nachmittag an ihre Seite gesellt, um ihr zu zeigen, dass wir doch gar nicht so schlimm sind. Schwupps, noch am selben Abend sprang sie schwanzwedelnd, offen und als glückliches Hundemädchen zwischen uns hin und her. So als wäre es nie anders gewesen. Tara ist einfach nur lieb, zu Zwei- und Vierbeinern. Sie zeigt uns wieder einmal, dass wir Menschen uns viel zu sehr mit dem Vergangenen beschäftigen, als im Gegensatz zu unseren Fellnasen, für die einfach der Moment gilt. Unsere wunderschöne Tara ist ein sehr aktives Mädchen, aufgestellt und immer offen für Neues. Sie liebt Spaziergänge und Wanderungen, die nicht lang genug sein können. Sie versprüht dabei soviel Lebensfreude und ab und zu gehen auch mal die Pferdchen mit ihr durch. Tara ist sehr lernwillig und fokusiert auf die Zweibeiner, die sich mit ihr beschäftigen. Wir sehen unser aktives Mädchen nicht als Anfängerhund. Auch wenn sie sehr unkompliziert im Umgang ist, orientiert sie sich an gefestigten, hundeerfahrenen und einfühlsamen Zweibeinern. Wir wünschen unserer Tara ein herzliches und stetiges Zuhause. Sie hat es nun endlich verdient. (Katja)

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇨🇭Elsau
Shelter
Tiervermittlungen.ch
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Bringing Tara home

What you'll need for Tara 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Tara

What life with Tara looks like

Tara is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiervermittlungen.ch in Elsau.

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.

Elsau, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tara?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiervermittlungen.ch handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tara if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiervermittlungen.ch 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Tara 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 Tara 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 Tiervermittlungen.ch early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tara 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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