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CARTER

Maltese · Male · Young · 2 years

CARTER – Privatvermittlung Carter is a clever and adventurous little companion. He gets along just as well with fellow animals as he does with cats. He is playful and very active, so not a dog for couch potatoes. We would like him to find a home away from the city with active owners. He can also be rehomed with fellow animals, cats, and older children.

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CARTER – Privatvermittlung Carter ist ein pfiffiger und unternehmungslustiger kleiner Gefährte. Er versteht sich mit Artgenossen gleichermaßen gut wie mit Katzen. Er ist verspielt und sehr aktiv, also kein Hund für Couch Potatoes. Für ihn wünschen wir uns ein Zuhause abseits der Großstadt mit aktiven Besitzern. Er kann gerne zur Artgenossen, Katzen und größeren Kindern vermittelt werden.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹Krems an der Donau
Shelter
Tierheim Krems
Living with CARTER
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✕Good with kids
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Bringing CARTER home

What you'll need for CARTER in week one.

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  1. 01
    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
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About CARTER

What life with CARTER looks like

CARTER is a large young adult maltese dog waiting at Tierheim Krems in Krems an der Donau.

An young 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.

Krems an der Donau, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting CARTER, answered.

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