How do I contact the shelter about Filou?

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

Can I adopt Filou if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Dechanthof 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 Filou 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 Filou 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 Dechanthof early rather than rehoming privately; they know Filou 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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Filou

Male · Adult · 10 years

Labrador neutered male dog, born 2016 | Height: 55cm | Weight: ca. 30kg Children: no | Cats: no | Dogs: conditionally vaccinated | microchipped, available for adoption This animal can be adopted if there is suitable space after a sufficient period of getting to know it. Almost nothing but skin and bones was Filou when he was officially taken away by his owner. For health reasons, he could no longer adequately care for his male dog, and no one else took the dog in. Since he has been with us at the animal shelter, Filou has gained weight and has recovered well from his past. Due to his background, however, the Labrador brings a few quirks. Unfortunately, his main weakness is food aggression, and he also tends to eat things that are not edible. Therefore, Filou seeks dog-experienced people who are willing to take the time for getting to know him and are aware that this dog requires a lot of work. He has already made good progress in training, but he needs people who will continue this path with him. Filou loves toys and also enjoys going for rides in the car. He is looking for a home with a garden and without children or small household pets. In terms of other dogs, his preference is decided by their liking, with him preferring female dogs over male dogs. This shelter animal has been with us for a long time and, due to his background, is unfortunately difficult to place. We are therefore very grateful for sponsors.

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Labrador kastrierter Rüde, geb. 2016 Höhe: 55cm | Gewicht: ca. 30kg Kinder: nein |Katzen: nein | Hunde: bedingt geimpft | gechipt vergabefrei Dieses Tier kann bei passendem Platz nach ausreichendem Kennenlernen adoptiert werden. Beinahe nur noch Haut und Knochen war Filou, als er seinem Besitzer behördlich abgenommen wurde. Aus gesundheitlichen Gründen konnte sich dieser nicht mehr adäquat um seinen Rüden kümmern und auch niemand anders nahm sich dem Hund an. Seitdem er bei uns im Tierheim ist, hat Filou zugelegt und sich von seiner Vergangenheit gut erholt. Aufgrund seiner Vorgeschichte bringt der Labrador aber leider ein paar Eigenheiten mit sich. Futterneid ist leider seine große Schwäche, außerdem neigt er dazu, auch Dinge zu verschlingen, die eigentlich nicht essbar sind. Daher sucht Filou hundeerfahrene Menschen, die sich viel Zeit für das Kennenlernen nehmen und sich darüber im Klaren sind, dass dieser Hund einiges an Arbeit bedeutet. Er macht im Training bereits gute Fortschritte, wird aber Menschen brauchen, die diesen Weg konsequent weiter mit ihm gehen. Filou liebt Spielzeug und fährt auch gerne im Auto mit. Er sucht ein Zuhause mit Garten und ohne Kinder oder kleine Heimtiere. Gegenüber anderen Hunden entscheidet die Sympathie, wobei er Hündinnen eher mag als Rüden. Dieser Schützling befindet sich schon lange bei uns im Tierheim und ist aufgrund seiner Vorgeschichte leider nur schwer vermittelbar. Wir freuen uns daher sehr über PATEN.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 10 years

Location

🇦🇹Mistelbach

Shelter

Tierheim Dechanthof

Living with Filou

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Tierheim Dechanthof · Mistelbach

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Filou home

What you'll need for Filou in week one.

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About Filou

What life with Filou looks like

Filou is a large adult dog waiting at Tierheim Dechanthof in Mistelbach.

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 Filou, answered.

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