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Groot

Cane Corso · Male · Puppy · 9 months

Cane Corso unneutered male, born 12/2025; height: still growing | weight: still growing Children: see text | Cats: unknown | Dogs: see text vaccinated | microchipped, available without adoption fee This animal can be adopted once a suitable home is found and after sufficient acquaintance. Groot is a Cane Corso male born in December 2025 who was acquired without much thought. When it became clear that he had a serious heart condition, the costs of treatment became overwhelming, and he had to be given up. At a young age, Groot has already passed through several homes and eventually ended up with us. Due to a congenital heart defect (severe pulmonary stenosis), he required heart surgery and was able to recover at a foster home following the procedure. Groot is now ready to move into a permanent home. Of course, his rough start in life has left its mark. Groot needs people with dog-experience who can provide him with the necessary support but also guide him through life consistently and with fair rules. At present, he still finds himself in situations—especially around strangers or other dogs—where he becomes uncertain and doesn't know how to handle them. In one of his previous homes, he was treated as a toy by the children, which led to resource issues, particularly regarding food. If someone gets too close while he’s eating, he would currently defend himself and his food with his teeth. We’re practicing intensively with him, and the training is already showing results. However, new owners must be aware that this little guy will continue to need socialization training. Initially, he tends to be rather unsure around other dogs, though generally gets along well. He finds it much easier to interact with calm, confident dogs than with energetic, high-strung ones. With older children, he should generally get along fine, but we’d advise against living together. Groot is reliably house-trained, travels well in the car, and can also stay alone for reasonable periods of time. As far as his heart condition is concerned, Groot is currently optimally managed and is still receiving supportive medication over the summer months. In autumn (October), he’ll have another check-up with the heart specialist; thereafter, follow-up visits will take place roughly once a year. Of course, given his medical history, he’ll never be a “completely healthy” dog—but thanks to the surgery, he has a bright future ahead of him. Groot is looking for people who are prepared to stick by his side through thick and thin.

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Cane Corso nicht kastrierter Rüde, geb. 12/2025 Höhe: im Wachstum | Gewicht: im Wachstum Kinder: siehe Text | Katzen: unbekannt | Hunde: siehe Text geimpft | gechipt vergabefrei Dieses Tier kann bei passendem Platz nach ausreichendem Kennenlernen adoptiert werden. Groot ist ein im Dezember 2025 geborener Cane Corso-Rüde, der unüberlegt angeschafft worden ist. Als sich herausstellte, dass er schwer herzkrank ist, war man mit den Behandlungskosten überfordert und musste ihn abgeben. Groot ging mit seinem jungen Alter schon durch einige Hände und landete schließlich dann bei uns. Er benötigte aufgrund einer Fehlbildung des Herzens (hochgradige Pulmonalstenose) eine Herz-OP und durfte sich auf einer Pflegestelle nach seiner OP erholen. Groot ist nun so weit, um in ein Zuhause zu ziehen. Der holprige Start ins Leben hat natürlich ein paar Spuren hinterlassen. Groot braucht Menschen mit Hundeerfahrung, die ihm die nötige Unterstützung bieten, aber auch konsequent und mit fairen Regeln durchs Leben begleiten. Er bringt sich aktuell noch in Situationen (betreffend fremde Menschen, anderen Hunden..), in denen er dann unsicher wird und nicht weiß, wie er damit umgehen soll. In einem seiner ersten Zuhause fungierte er als Spielzeug für die Kinder und hat von daher ein Ressourcenproblem, vor allem mit Futter, entwickelt. Kommt man ihm zu nahe, wenn er frisst, würde er sich und seine Beute aktuell auch mit den Zähnen verteidigen. Wir üben fieberhaft mit ihm und das Training zeigt auch schon seine Wirkung. Neue Besitzer müssen sich aber im Klaren sein, dass der kleine Mann auch weiterhin Sozialtraining brauchen wird Mit Hunden zeigt er sich anfangs auch eher unsicher, aber grundsätzlich gut verträglich. Mit ruhigen, souveränen Hunden tut er sich jedoch weitaus leichter als mit dynamischen, aufgedrehten Hunden. Mit älteren Kindern sollte er grundsätzlich gut auskommen, von einem Zusammenleben raten wir aber eher ab. Groot ist brav stubenrein, fährt auch gut im Auto mit und kann auch einen angemessene Zeit alleine bleiben. Punkto Herz ist Groot momentan bestmöglich eingestellt und erhält aktuell über die Sommermonate noch unterstützende Medikamente. Im Herbst (Oktober) soll er nochmal zum Herz-Spezialisten zur Kontrolle, danach werden die Kontrollen in etwa jährlich sein. Natürlich wird er mit seiner Vorgeschichte nie ein „pumperlgesunder“ Hund werden, dank der OP hat er aber eine gute Zukunft vor sich. Groot sucht Menschen, die bereit sind, mit ihm durch dick und dünn zu gehen.

Size
Age
Puppy · 9 months
Location
🇦🇹Mistelbach
Shelter
Tierheim Dechanthof
Living with Groot
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Dechanthof · MistelbachLearn about Cane Corso

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Bringing Groot home

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About Groot

What life with Groot looks like

Groot is a puppy/kitten cane corso dog waiting at Tierheim Dechanthof in Mistelbach.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇦🇹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 Groot, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Groot?
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 Groot on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Groot 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 Groot 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 Groot 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 Groot 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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