How do I contact the shelter about Duro?

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

Can I adopt Duro if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hund sucht Hütte 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 Duro 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 Duro 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 Hund sucht Hütte early rather than rehoming privately; they know Duro 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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Duro

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

💙 Tough 💙 ANDY (MAR / DRAG) 📍 Location: Ö, Styria, Stainz facility—can be visited on-site at any time 🐾 General Information: • Name: Duro • Age: born March 21, 2020 • Gender: male • Breed: mixed breed 🐾 Health: • Overall condition: healthy • Vaccination status: vaccinated (EU pet passport & microchip available) • Neutered • Weight: approx. 37 kg • Height: approx. 66 cm The descriptions of the dogs provided by the foster homes are based on current impressions from their time on site and do not guarantee the dog’s future behavior or development. 🐾 Character & Behavior: Duro is an absolutely loyal and gentle lifelong companion who has retained his huge heart, his trust, and his boundless friendliness despite his difficult past. In everyday life, he shows an extraordinary affinity for people, actively seeks closeness, and thoroughly enjoys every form of affection and cuddles. This handsome male dog brings a healthy dose of energy with him; he is active, highly eager to learn, and thrilled by any kind of movement and activity. Currently, he’s diligently learning the existing household rules. On walks, he displays curiosity and pulls a bit on the leash due to his eagerness to explore—but he’s already practicing very nicely and cooperatively. Duro also has a very balanced temperament and currently shows no territorial instincts whatsoever. When interacting with other dogs, he demonstrates exemplary social behavior: he gets along wonderfully with both male and female dogs in the pack and is extremely tolerant. Whether he’s compatible with cats hasn’t been tested yet. When he sees children, he’s friendly; however, given his considerable size—about 66 cm tall—and weight, he’s better suited to families with older children, as smaller children could unintentionally knock him over. 🐾 Your Story: Duro has been through a cruel and difficult time. In the past, he was passed around like an object—first bought, then resold, and finally left completely without food or water. All alone and chained up, he waited, weakened and forgotten, for rescue. But fate had good intentions for him: A dedicated volunteer spotted this brave male dog, didn’t hesitate for a second, and freed him from this life-threatening situation. She immediately arranged help, brought him to safety, and ensured he received veterinary care so that today he’s in excellent health again. 🍀 🐾 Duro’s Dream Home: We’re looking for people who can give Duro the love, patience, and stability he so desperately deserves. His new home should be full of enthusiasm for joint walks and active learning. He’d love to join an already existing, friendly first dog. For adults or families with older, steady children, this grateful and gentle giant is an absolutely loyal companion who just wants to feel at home—without fear, without hunger, and without loneliness. 💌 How You Can Help: ❣️ Adopt—Give Duro his forever home ❣️ Offer foster care—Help him start anew ❣️ Sponsorship—Support Duro on his journey ❣️ Share—So Duro can finally find his happy ending 🐾💙 Duro’s Rescue—YouTube Duro loves every single cuddle—YouTube

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💙 Duro 💙 ANDY (MAR / DRAG) 📍 Aufenthaltsort: Ö, Steiermark, Betriebsstätte Stainz - kann jederzeit vor Ort besucht werden 🐾 Allgemeine Daten: • Name: Duro • Alter: geboren am 21.03.2020 • Geschlecht: männlich • Rasse: Mischling 🐾 Gesundheit: • Allgemeinzustand: gesund • Impfstatus: geimpft (EU-Heimtierausweis & Chip vorhanden) • kastriert • Gewicht: ca. 37 kg • Größe: ca. 66 cm Die Beschreibungen der Hunde durch die Pflegestellen basieren auf aktuellen Eindrücken vor Ort und stellen keine Garantie für das zukünftige Verhalten oder die Entwicklung des Hundes dar. 🐾 Charakter & Verhalten: Duro ist ein absolut loyaler und sanfter Freund fürs Leben, der trotz seiner schweren Vergangenheit sein riesiges Herz, sein Vertrauen und seine unbändige Freundlichkeit behalten hat. Er zeigt sich im Alltag unheimlich menschenbezogen, sucht aktiv die Nähe und genießt jede Form von Zuwendung und Streicheleinheiten in vollen Zügen. Der stattliche Rüde bringt eine gesunde Portion Energie mit; er ist aktiv, sehr lernwillig und freut sich über jede Bewegung und Beschäftigung. Aktuell lernt er fleißig die bestehenden Hausregeln. Beim Spazierengehen zeigt er sich neugierig und zieht vor lauter Tatendrang noch etwas an der Leine, übt hierbei aber schon sehr brav und kooperativ weiter. Duro besitzt zudem ein sehr ausgeglichenes Wesen und zeigt aktuell keinerlei Revierinstinkt. Im Umgang mit seinen Artgenossen beweist er ein vorbildliches Sozialverhalten: Er ist sehr verträglich und versteht sich im Rudel sowohl mit anderen Rüden als auch mit Hündinnen blendend. Ob er mit Katzen verträglich ist, wurde bisher nicht getestet. Wenn er Kinder sieht, zeigt er sich freundlich; aufgrund seiner beachtlichen Größe von ca. 66 cm und seines Gewichts ist er jedoch eher für Familien mit älteren Kindern geeignet, da kleinere Kinder von ihm unabsichtlich umgestoßen werden könnten. 🐾 Ihre Geschichte: Duro hat eine grausame und schwere Zeit hinter sich. Er wurde in der Vergangenheit wie eine Sache herumgereicht, erst gekauft, dann weiterverkauft und schließlich völlig ohne Futter und Wasser einfach zurückgelassen. Mutterseelenallein und an einer Kette angebunden, wartete er geschwächt und vergessen auf Rettung. Doch das Schicksal meinte es gut mit ihm: Eine engagierte Freiwillige sah den tapferen Rüden, zögerte keine Sekunde und befreite ihn aus dieser lebensbedrohlichen Situation. Sie organisierte sofort Hilfe, brachte ihn in Sicherheit und ließ ihn tierärztlich versorgen, sodass er sich heute wieder bester Gesundheit erfreut. 🍀 🐾 DUROS Traumzuhause: Für Đuro suchen wir Menschen, die ihm die Liebe, Geduld und Stabilität schenken, die er so sehr verdient hat. Sein neues Zuhause sollte Lust auf gemeinsame Spaziergänge und aktives Lernen mitbringen. Er kann sehr gerne zu einem bereits vorhandenen, freundlichen Ersthund vermittelt werden. Für Erwachsene oder Familien mit älteren und standfesten Kindern ist dieser dankbare und sanfte Riese ein absolut treuer Begleiter, der einfach nur ankommen möchte - ohne Angst, ohne Hunger und ohne Einsamkeit. 💌 So kannst du helfen: ❣️ Adoptieren - Schenk Duro sein Für-immer-Zuhause ❣️ Pflegestelle anbieten - Hilf ihm beim Neustart ❣️ Patenschaft - Unterstütze Duro auf seinem Weg ❣️ Teilen - Damit Duro endlich sein Happy End findet 🐾💙 Duros Rettung - YouTube Duro genießt jeden Streichler - YouTube

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇦🇹Austria

Shelter

Hund sucht Hütte

Living with Duro

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Bringing Duro home

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About Duro

What life with Duro looks like

Duro is a extra-large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hund sucht Hütte in Austria.

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 Duro, answered.

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