Just an FYI:

We often hear that 'there aren't many small dogs in rescue', it's an idea that gets stuck in people's heads and, unforunately, prevents some from even considering a rescue dog when looking for a small furry friend.

So just wanted to point out that at the moment there seem to be more small dogs than usual in Swiss shelters. There are 70 listed on the database today, among those are pure bred little 'uns: Chihuahuas, Yorkies, a Spitz, Pugs, JRs, as well as absolutely adorable mixes.

So - if you are looking for a small companion please take a look at the Tierdatenbank, where you'll find all creatures, great and small. Your future best friend just might be listed there, waiting for you.

https://www.tierdatenbank.ch/de/tiere.html

look at these stinky little faces.
a maltesers and couple of puggles appear to be looking for a new human.

Just a short note to point out that the Tierdatenbank is incredibly quick to put animals on but just as incredibly slow in removing them.

We know of a dog that was lost, found and returned within 3 hours. It made it on to the datenbank within that time, but 10 days later it is still on there. If your pet (unfortunately) makes it in to this photo gallery, please ensure that it is removed promptly when it has been returned to you.