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ZEN

Mixed Breed · Unknown

ZEN originally came from Spain and is now in the "Hundepension Grisette" in the Jura, waiting to be adopted into a home. He is still getting used to his new surroundings and needs some time to build trust. We are looking for dog-experienced people with time and patience to show him the world. He will not be rehomed to an urban environment and is preferably adopted into a house with an enclosed garden. Here you can find ZENS diary with more photos, videos, and information: www.grisette.ch. If you would like to meet ZEN informally and offer him a suitable home, we would be happy if you request our informal application form: if there is a message on the answering machine, please leave a message, we will call you back) or by email: info(at)grisette.ch. ZEN is vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, tested for Mediterranean diseases, and duty-paid. He will be with 600.

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ZEN stammt ursprünglich aus Spanien und befindet sich nun in der „Hundepension Grisette“ im Jura, bis ein Zuhause gefunden wird. Er kennt noch nicht viel und braucht einen Moment, bis er Vertrauen gefasst hat. Wir suchen für ihn hundeerfahrene Menschen mit Zeit und Geduld, um ihm die Welt zu zeigen. Er wird nicht in ein städtisches Umfeld vermittelt und vorzugsweise in ein Haus mit eingezäuntem Garten. Hier finden Sie ZENS Tagebuch mit mehr Fotos, Videos und Infos: www.grisette.ch . Falls Sie ZEN unverbindlich kennenlernen möchten und ihm ein passendes Zuhause bieten könnten, freuen wir uns, wenn Sie unser unverbindliches Bewerbungsformular anfordern: falls Anrufbeantworter, bitte Meldung hinterlassen, wir rufen gerne zurück) oder per Mail: info(at)grisette.ch . ZEN ist geimpft, gechippt, kastriert, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet und verzollt. Er wird mit Schutzvertrag und gegen eine Schutzgebühr von SFr. 600.— nach vorheriger Platzvorkontrolle vermittelt.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
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Shelter
Tierschutzbund Basel Regional
Living with ZEN
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Bringing ZEN home

What you'll need for ZEN 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

    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 ZEN

What life with ZEN looks like

ZEN is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzbund Basel Regional.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ZEN, answered.

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