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Hera

German Shepherd · Female · Adult · 6 years

Hera is a German Shepherd, likely born in 2020, who was spayed and abandoned near the Svilos animal shelter. She now lives in Vienna, waiting for a loving home where she can finally settle in. The beautiful Shepherd is extremely people-oriented, friendly, and good-natured. Hera is particularly happy when she can spend time with her humans and be involved in their daily lives. In addition to her lovable nature, Hera also brings a lot of intelligence, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to learn. She already masters the command "sit" and takes great pleasure in learning new things. As typical of a Shepherd, she wants to be physically exercised, but also mentally challenged. Search games, brain teasers, nose work, or other varied activities could be just the thing for her. Hera already masters walks, but she is not yet compatible with every other dog, which is why these situations are currently being trained with her. For this reason and because she enjoys the undivided attention of her caregivers, we are looking for a home for Hera as a single dog. Hera settles well in the house and can already stay alone for a reasonable time. However, she should not have to be alone regularly for long periods. We are looking for dog-experienced and reliable people who enjoy working with an intelligent and eager to learn Shepherd. She needs people who give her loving, patient, and consistent guidance, exercise her mentally and physically, and at the same time give her the necessary security.

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📍 Aktueller Aufenthaltsort: Wien Hera ist eine vermutlich 2020 geborene, kastrierte Deutsche Schäferhündin, die in der Nähe des Tierheims in Svilos ausgesetzt wurde. Mittlerweile lebt sie in Wien und wartet dort auf ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem sie endlich ankommen darf. Die schöne Schäferhündin ist eine ausgesprochen menschenbezogen, freundlich und gutmütig. Besonders glücklich ist Hera, wenn sie Zeit mit ihren Menschen verbringen darf und in deren Alltag eingebunden wird. Neben ihrem liebenswerten Wesen bringt Hera auch eine Menge Köpfchen mit. Sie ist intelligent, gelehrig und ausgesprochen lernwillig. Das Kommando „Sitz“ beherrscht sie bereits und sie hat große Freude daran, Neues zu lernen. Schäferhundtypisch möchte sie nicht nur körperlich ausgelastet, sondern auch geistig gefordert werden. Suchspiele, Denkaufgaben, Nasenarbeit oder andere abwechslungsreiche Beschäftigungen könnten daher genau das Richtige für sie sein. Spaziergänge meistert Hera bereits brav. Bei Hundebegegnungen zeigt sie sich allerdings noch nicht mit jedem Artgenossen verträglich, weshalb diese Situationen derzeit gezielt mit ihr trainiert werden. Aus diesem Grund und weil sie die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit ihrer Bezugspersonen sehr genießt, suchen wir für Hera ein Zuhause als Einzelhündin.Im Haus kommt Hera gut zur Ruhe und sie kann bereits für eine angemessene Zeit alleine bleiben. Dennoch sollte sie nicht regelmäßig über längere Zeit allein sein müssen. Für Hera wünschen wir uns hundeerfahrene und zuverlässige Menschen, die Freude daran haben, mit einer intelligenten und lernfreudigen Schäferhündin zu arbeiten. Sie braucht Menschen, die ihr liebevoll, geduldig und konsequent Orientierung geben, sie geistig und körperlich auslasten und ihr gleichzeitig die nötige Sicherheit vermitteln.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Wien
Shelter
Animal Care Austria
Living with Hera
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Animal Care Austria · WienLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Hera home

What you'll need for Hera in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Hera

What life with Hera looks like

Hera is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Animal Care Austria in Wien.

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 Hera, answered.

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