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Gismo

Mixed Breed · Male · 3 years

"Gismo looks into the air – Geschlecht: männlich, neutered Geburtsdatum: Jan. 2010 Größe: unter kniehoch Im animal shelter seit: Dez. 2017 Mit Hunden verträglich: ja, nach Kennenlernphase Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: ohne Tiere, ohne Kinder, außerhalb der Großstadt, barrierefrei! The 2010-born, small mixed-breed male dog Gismo is compatible with dogs, but requires a short getting-to-know-you phase in the form of social walks before he can run free with other animals. He also needs a getting-to-know-you phase with strangers to build trust. Gismo does not like being touched – unfortunately, biting incidents occurred with the previous owners. The lively male dog already rides in the car obediently, could spend some time alone in his last home (this must be refreshed in the new home), walks nicely on a leash, and is house-trained. For the little guy, we are looking for a quiet, barrier-free (he sees age-wise already a bit poorly) home with people who have dog experience, without children and without other dogs outside of the city! "My caretaker calls me Hans-guck-in-die-Luft because sometimes I ignore her when something else interests me – but that's completely normal. She also says I'm a monk because I need fixed rituals when putting on the muzzle – but they give me security. Indoors, I'm a bit restless, so I need some time to refresh what I've forgotten from my long stay in the animal shelter. I don't like cuddling – my caretaker always says I express this well with my body language. That's why I'm looking for people who can also see and accept this so I can feel comfortable. Are you that person?". Some symptoms here are age-related.

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„Hans guck in die Luft – Gismo“ Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Jan. 2010 Größe: unter kniehoch Im Tierheim seit: Dez. 2017 Mit Hunden verträglich: ja, nach Kennenlernphase Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: ohne Tiere, ohne Kinder, außerhalb der Großstadt, barrierefrei! Der 2010 geborene, kleine Mischlingsrüde Gismo ist mit Hunden gut verträglich, benötigt aber eine kurze Kennenlernphase in Form von Social Walks bevor er auch im Freilauf mit Artgenossen toben kann. Bei fremden Menschen benötigt er ebenfalls eine Kennenlernphase, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Gismo mag Berührungen nicht unbedingt – in diesem Zusammenhang kam es leider bei den Vorbesitzern bereits zu Bissvorfällen. Der lebhafte Rüde fährt bereits brav im Auto mit, konnte in seinem letzten Zuhause einige Zeit alleine bleiben (dies muss im neuen Zuhause aufgefrischt werden), geht brav an der Leine und ist stubenrein. Für den kleinen Kerl suchen wir ein ruhiges, barrierefreies (er sieht altersbedingt schon etwas schlecht) Zuhause bei Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, ohne Kinder und ohne andere Hunde außerhalb der Großstadt! „Meine Pflegerin nennt mich Hans-guck-in-die-Luft, weil ich sie manchmal eben ignoriere, wenn mich etwas anderes mehr interessiert – aber das ist doch völlig normal. Sie behauptet auch ich bin ein Monk, weil ich v.a. beim Maulkorb-Anziehen fixe Rituale brauche – aber die geben mir eben Sicherheit. Indoor bin ich etwas unruhig, da brauche ich etwas Zeit, um das aufzufrischen, was ich nach meinem viel zu langen Aufenthalt hier im Tierheim verlernt habe. Kuscheln mag ich nicht – da sagt meine Pflegerin immer, dass ich das mit meiner Körpersprache gut zum Ausdruck bringe. Deshalb suche ich Menschen, die dies auch sehen können und akzeptieren, damit ich mich auch wohlfühlen kann. Bist du dieser Mensch?“

Size
Small
Age
3 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Gismo
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Gismo home

What you'll need for Gismo 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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Gismo

What life with Gismo looks like

Gismo is a small adult mixed breed 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; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Gismo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gismo?
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 Gismo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gismo 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Gismo 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 Gismo 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 Gismo 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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