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Cato

Belgian Malinois · Male · Adult · 6 years

Stürmischer Mali auf der Suche nach seinem Fels in der Brandung Geburtsdatum: July 2020 Im animal shelter seit: September 2023 Mit Hunden compatible: nein Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: ländlich The 2020-born male Malinois dog Cato is curious and stormy. He wants to get to know strangers well, as everything new initially stresses him. Cato has not learned much in his previous life. He was kept and seized in an open field or a cellar in a dog crate. Isolated from the outside world in his past, he begins to catch up on the first things here in small steps. Cato already knows the chest harness, leash, and muzzle, and he is eager to learn, but still a bit hectic, easily distracted, and reacts impulsively to toys. The lively Cato is basically curious and open, and he also likes to snuggle with people he knows. However, as soon as a second person arrived, Cato became very stressed and began to pinch – now he makes great progress with a second companion. Since he shows sequences from the protection dog training, we assume that such a training was started. Dogs unfortunately are not among his friends – direct contact overloads him. As he has not learned much in his previous life, the cuddly bear is looking for a quiet rural home without children and other animals, ideally with a single person. An own dog room (especially during visits) should be available. People interested in Cato must be willing to get to know him over a longer period (patronage with adoption, support from our trainers). Cato has an autoimmune disease, which has been well managed, and his fur is growing back.

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„Stürmischer Mali auf der Suche nach seinem Fels in der Brandung“ Geburtsdatum: Juli 2020 Im Tierheim seit: Sept. 2023 Mit Hunden verträglich: nein Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: ländlich Der 2020 geborene Malinois-Rüde Cato ist neugierig und stürmisch. Fremde Menschen möchte er gut kennen lernen, da alles Neue ihn erstmals stresst. Cato hat in seinem bisherigen Leben jedoch nicht viel kennen gelernt. Er wurde im Freien bzw. in einem Keller in einer Hundebox gehalten und beschlagnahmt. Von der Außenwelt in seiner Vergangenheit abgeschottet, beginnt er bei uns in kleinen Schritten die ersten Dinge nachzuholen. Brustgeschirr, Leine und Maulkorb kennt er bereits, Cato ist lernfreudig, dabei aber trotzdem noch hektisch, schnell abgelenkt und reagiert bei Spielzeug sehr impulsiv. Der aufgeweckte Cato ist prinzipiell neugierig und offen, bei Menschen, die er kennt, kommt er auch gerne kuscheln. Sobald eine zweite Person hinzukam, wurde Cato jedoch sehr gestresst und begann zu zwicken – mittlerweile macht er mit zweiter Begleitperson schon tolle Fortschritte. Da er Sequenzen aus dem Schutzhundetraining zeigt, vermuten wir, das eine solche Ausbildung gestartet wurde. Hunde gehören leider nicht zu seinen Freunden – direkte Kontakte überfordern ihn. Da er in seinem bisherigen Leben nicht viel kennen gelernt hat, sucht der Schmusebär ein ruhiges Zuhause am Land, ohne Kinder und ohne andere Tiere, optimalerweise bei einer Einzelperson. Ein eigenes Hundezimmer (v.a. bei Besuch) sollte vorhanden sein. Menschen, die sich für Cato interessieren, müssen bereit sein, ihn über einen längeren Zeitraum (Patenschaft mit Übernahme, Unterstützung durch unsere Trainer) kennenzulernen. Cato hat eine Autoimmunerkrankung, diese konnte jedoch mittlerweile gut in den Griff bekommen werden und sein Fell wächst wieder nach.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Cato
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about Belgian Malinois →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Cato home

What you'll need for Cato 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 Cato

What life with Cato looks like

Cato is a small adult belgian malinois dog waiting at Tierschutz Austria 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.

Vienna, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Cato, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cato?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutz Austria handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Cato on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cato if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutz 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Cato 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 Cato 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 Tierschutz Austria early rather than rehoming privately; they know Cato 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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