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Maltese · Female · Senior · 14 years

Birthdate: April 2012 Size: under knee-high Compatible with dogs: yes Suitable for children in the same household: possible, quiet teenagers only Looking for a home: city-friendly The lively, 2012-born Maltese female dog Happy is people-friendly and can also be placed with quiet teenagers in the same household. She is also compatible with other dogs, even a bit pushy. The loving dog grandma walks calmly on a leash and is house-trained. Happy already has hearing and vision problems. The lively dog grandma is city-friendly."

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Geburtsdatum: April 2012 Größe: unter kniehoch Mit Hunden verträglich: ja Kinder im selben Haushalt: ruhige Teenager möglich Zuhause gesucht: stadttauglich Die flotte, 2012 geborene Malteser-Hündin Happy ist menschenfreundlich und kann auch zu ruhigen Teenagern im selben Haushalt vergeben werden. Auch mit anderen Hunden ist sie verträglich, sogar etwas aufdringlich. Die liebe Hunde-Omi geht brav an der Leine und ist stubenrein. Happy hört und sieht bereits schlecht. Die flotte Hunde-Omi ist stadttauglich.“

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Happy
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Happy home

What you'll need for Happy 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 Happy

What life with Happy looks like

Happy is a senior maltese dog waiting at Tierschutz Austria in Vienna.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇦🇹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 Happy, answered.

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