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Kapibara

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

"friendly snuggly-bear" Gender: male, neutered Date of birth: Jan. 2019 Size: under knee-high Since in animal shelter: March 2024 Gets along with dogs: yes, but seeks an individual spot Calmer children in the same household: possible Suitable home: house with a garden in the countryside, without other dogs The snuggly, 2019-born mixed-breed male dog Kapibara is friendly after a short get-to-know-you phase and can also be rehomed with larger, quieter children. He is also well-suited to living with other dogs. The snuggly, friendly fellow already knows the harness and leash. Regarding house training, he still needs some practice. Since Kapibara hasn't learned much in his previous life, we are looking for people with a house and garden in the countryside where he can be the only dog.

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„Freundlicher Kuschelbär“ Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Jan. 2019 Größe: unter kniehoch Im Tierheim seit: März 2024 Mit Hunden verträglich: ja, sucht aber Einzelplatz Kinder im selben Haushalt: ruhigere, größere Teenager möglich Zuhause gesucht: Haus mit Garten am Land, ohne andere Hunde Der kuschelbedürftige, 2019 geborene Mischlingsrüde Kapibara ist nach einer ganz kurzen Kennenlernphase menschenfreundlich und kann auch zu größeren, ruhigen Kindern vermittelt werden. Auch mit anderen Hunden ist Kapibara gut verträglich. Der kuschelbedürftige, freundliche Kerl kennt bereits das Brustgeschirr und die Leine. Bzgl. Stubenreinheit benötigt er noch etwas Übung. Da Kapibara in seinem bisherigen Leben nicht viel kennen gelernt hat, suchen wir für ihn Menschen mit Haus und Garten am Land wo er der einzige Hund sein darf.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Kapibara
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Kapibara home

What you'll need for Kapibara 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 Kapibara

What life with Kapibara looks like

Kapibara is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutz Austria in Vienna.

An young 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.

Vienna, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kapibara, answered.

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