How do I contact the shelter about Bruno?

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

Can I adopt Bruno if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Care Austria 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 Bruno 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 Bruno 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 Animal Care Austria early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruno 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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Bruno

Pit Bull Terrier · Male · Adult · 7 years

📍 Aktueller Aufenthaltsort: Österreich Bruno ist ein vermutlich im September 2019 geborener, kastrierter American Pitbull Terrier-Mix, der die meiste Zeit seines Lebens am Hof eines alten Mannes an der Kette lebte. Da der alte Mann krebskrank war und sich nicht mehr um Bruno kümmerte, wurde er von ansässigen Tierschützerinnen mit Wasser und Futter versorgt. Nach dem Tod des Besitzers wurde Bruno von seiner Kette befreit und übersiedelte in das Tierheim nach Svilos, mittlerweile lebt er in Österreich. Trotz seiner traurigen Vergangenheit ist der schöne Rüde äußerst menschenbezogen, verschmust und lernwillig. Im Haus verhält er sich ruhig und ausgeglichen. Draußen zeigt sich Brunos sportliche Seite: Er liebt Bewegung, bringt jedoch auch einen starken Jagdtrieb mit. An seiner Gelassenheit an der Leine und der Impulskontrolle wird aktuell erfolgreich gearbeitet – dieses Training muss im neuen Zuhause fortgesetzt werden. Da Bruno nicht mit anderen Hunden oder Katzen verträglich ist, sucht er einen Platz als Einzelprinz. Hundebegegnungen auf Distanz meistert er problemlos. Er liebt Kuschelstunden auf dem Sofa, ist anhänglich und genießt jede Zuwendung. Dank seiner schnellen Auffassungsgabe und seinem großen Willen, seinen Menschen zu gefallen, lernt der schlaue Rüde im Handumdrehen. Bruno steckt voller Energie und liebt es in eingezäunten Wiesen herumzuflitzen. Aufgrund seines Jagdtriebes kann er draußen nicht frei, sondern nur an der Leine gehen. Drinnen kommt Bruno perfekt zur Ruhe und genießt es, sich in sein Bettchen zu kuscheln. Für den bewegungsfreudigen Rüden werden hundeerfahrene Menschen gesucht, die gerne in der Natur unterwegs sind. Ein sicher eingezäunter Garten, in dem er freilaufen kann, wäre für den klugen Rüden ein Traum. Bruno kann zu einer Familie mit größeren, standfesten Kindern vermittelt werden. Er wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als seinen Menschen ein treuer Gefährte zu sein. Die Schulterhöhe beträgt 50 cm und er wiegt ca. 20 kg.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇦🇹Wien

Shelter

Animal Care Austria

Living with Bruno

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Animal Care Austria · Wien Learn about Pit Bull Terrier →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Bruno home

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About Bruno

What life with Bruno looks like

Bruno is a large adult pit bull terrier dog waiting at Animal Care Austria in Wien.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bruno, answered.

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