How do I contact the shelter about Benji?

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

Can I adopt Benji if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Wiener Tierschutzverein 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 Benji 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 Benji 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 Wiener Tierschutzverein early rather than rehoming privately; they know Benji 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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Benji

Border Collie · Male · 2 years

Breed: Border Terrier-mixed breed Gender: male, neutered Birthdate: Nov. 2020 Size: under knee-high Gets along with dogs: no Children in the same household: no Home sought: quiet suburban fringe or countryside The insecure, 2020-born Border Terrier-mixed-breed male dog Benji was initially unsure around people and thus requires a short getting-to-know-you phase. Even during handling (e.g., putting on a chest harness) Benji is very unsure. Therefore, we are looking for people who can read Benji's body language, do not overwhelm him, but instead bring time and understanding to help him not feel the need to defend himself. Routine that gives him a sense of security is therefore very important for this dear fellow. According to his previous owner, Benji also defended his food, but he does not show this behavior here. In his last home, Benji could already stay alone. Benji is house-trained, has lived with a second dog, but gets along with other dogs only poorly, rides politely in the car, and knows the basic commands. A dog for cuddling and snuggling is not what Benji is looking for – his future people should be able to accept this. Since he is overwhelmed by city life, we are looking for a home for Benji in a quiet suburban fringe or countryside.

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Rasse: Border Terrier-Mischling Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Nov. 2020 Größe: unter kniehoch Mit Hunden verträglich: nein Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: ruhiger Stadtrand oder Land Der unsichere, 2020 geborene Border Terrier-Mischlingsrüde Benji ist bei Menschen anfangs unsicher, benötigt daher eine kurze Kennenlernphase. Auch beim Handling (z.B. Brustgeschirr anziehen) ist Benji sehr unsicher. Daher suchen wir für Benji Menschen, die seine Körpersprache lesen können, ihn nicht überfordern, sondern Zeit und Verständnis entgegenbringen, damit er keinen Grund hat, sich verteidigen zu müssen. Routine, die ihm Sicherheit gibt, ist daher sehr wichtig für den lieben Kerl. Lt. Vorbesitzer hat Benji auch Futter verteidigt, bei uns zeigt er dieses Verhalten nicht. In seinem letzten Zuhause konnte Benji bereits alleine bleiben. Benji ist stubenrein, hat mit einem Zweithund zusammengelebt, verträgt sich aber mit fremden Hunden eher schlecht, fährt brav im Auto mit und kennt die Grundkommandos. Ein Hund zum Kuscheln und Knuddeln ist Benji nicht – dies sollten seine zukünftigen Menschen akzeptieren können. Da er mit dem Stadtleben überfordert ist suchen wir für Benji ein Zuhause am ruhigen Stadtrand oder Land.“

Size

Medium

Age

2 years

Location

🇦🇹Vienna

Shelter

Wiener Tierschutzverein

Living with Benji

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

Cared for by Wiener Tierschutzverein · Vienna Learn about Border Collie →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Benji home

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About Benji

What life with Benji looks like

Benji is a medium-sized adult border collie dog waiting at Wiener Tierschutzverein in Vienna.

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 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.

Vienna, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benji, answered.

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