How do I contact the shelter about Ace?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wels handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ace on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ace if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wels 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 Ace 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 Ace 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 Tierheim Wels early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ace 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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Ace

Rottweiler · Male · Senior · 13 years

In shelter since: 01/03/2018, private surrender. Not child-friendly, conditionally compatible with other dogs (not in same household), not cat-friendly, slight hunting instinct. Weight: 38.5 kg. Passed daily suitability test with caregiver Elina. Ace is a stately Rottweiler who came to the shelter because his owner unexpectedly died. This event likely left him with trauma, as he took a long time to let someone get close again. Ace cannot handle external pressure or stress at all. You need to know him well and know exactly how to calm and control him in such situations. Generally he's quite friendly and not averse to strangers. However, he absolutely needs consistent leadership and tactful handling from his humans to accept boundaries and rules. For Ace, we urgently seek dog-experienced and patient people who bring much know-how in training and handling.

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Im Tierheim seit: 03.01.2018, Privatabgabe Kinderfreundlich: nein Verträglich mit anderen Hunden: bedingt - nicht im selben Haushalt Katzenfreundlich: nein Jagdtrieb: leicht Gewicht: 38,5 kg Alltagstauglichkeitsprüfung (ATP): bestanden mit Tierpflegerin Elina Ace ist ein stattlicher Rottweiler, der ins Tierheim kam, weil sein Frauchen unerwartet gestorben ist. Dieses Ereignis dürfte bei ihm doch ein kleines Trauma hinterlassen haben, denn er hat relativ lange gebraucht, um wieder jemanden an sich heranzulassen. Mit Druck oder Stress von außen kann Ace überhaupt nicht umgehen. Man muss ihn schon gut kennen und genau wissen, wie man ihn in derartigen Situationen beruhigt und unter Kontrolle behält. Grundsätzlich ist er ein recht freundlicher Kerl und auch Fremden gegenüber nicht abgeneigt. Es braucht allerdings zwingend eine konsequente Führung und viel Fingerspitzengefühl seiner Menschen, damit er Grenzen und Regeln annimmt. Für Ace suchen wir daher unbedingt hundeerfahrene und geduldige Menschen, die in Sachen Erziehung und Umgang viel Know-How mitbringen.

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇦🇹Wels

Shelter

Tierheim Wels

Living with Ace

✓Neutered
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Bringing Ace home

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About Ace

What life with Ace looks like

Ace is a large senior rottweiler dog waiting at Tierheim Wels in Wels.

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.

Note from the shelter: Trauma from owner's death, requires stress-free environment and experienced handling

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ace, answered.

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