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Buddy

Belgian Malinois · Male · Senior · 10 years

☎ 02162/ 65 426 ✉ Buddy ist aufgrund einer behördlichen Abnahme zu uns gekommen. Buddy dürfte wenig bis gar nichts kennengelernt haben, weshalb in einer neuen Umgebung zu Beginn unsicher ist. Der schöne Rüde hat bei uns bereits sehr viel gelernt und sich zu einem freundlichen, lustigen Hund entwickelt. Er hängt sehr an seinen Bezugspersonen, mit denen er gerne Zeit verbringt und kuschelt. Buddy lebt bei uns mit mehreren Hunden zusammen. Buddy sucht nach einem ruhigen Zuhause, in dem er den vollen Familienanschluss hat. Er wünscht sich entspannte Spaziergänge in der Natur, ein stabiles Umfeld und sehr viel Ruhe. Beim Kennenlernen von unbekannten Menschen und einer neuen Umgebung braucht er etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. (nur für Notfälle!) Mi – So: 10.00 – 12.00Mo – Di: Ruhetage © Tierheim Bruck/LeithaAll rights reservered. Impressum & Datenschutz Fueled with awesomeness.Designed by iService

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a senior belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha in Austria.

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.

🇦🇹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 Buddy, answered.

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