How do I contact the shelter about Karl?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hund sucht Hütte handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Karl on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Karl if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hund sucht Hütte 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 Karl 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 Karl 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 Hund sucht Hütte early rather than rehoming privately; they know Karl 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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Karl

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

💙 Karl 💙 📍 Location: Ö, Styria, Stainz Facility - Can be visited 🐕 Gender: male 🐾 Breed: Labrador-Samoyed Mix 📅 Born: 19.02.2025 ⚖️ Weight: approx. 29 kg 📏 Height: approx. 66 cm 📐 Length: approx. 68 cm 🩺 Health: microchipped, treated for internal & external parasites, 1x vaccinated against infectious diseases, rabies vaccination to follow, castration to follow ➡️ Tail partially amputated, injury to lower back (under treatment, healing well) 🏠 In the animal shelter since: 19.02.2026 His Character 🐶 🐾 Very loving & friendly - An absolutely friendly dog who likes everyone. 🐾 Active & lively - Has a lot of energy and enjoys movement and mental stimulation. 🐾 Leash-friendly - Walks well on a leash and responds to human cues. 🐾 Social & uncomplicated - Gets along with all other dogs, whether young or old. 🐾 Cat-friendly - Cats do not bother him. His Story ✨ Karl came to the animal shelter with injuries - a part of his tail had to be amputated, and he also had a wound on his lower back. He is currently under treatment and making great progress. Despite everything, he shows incredible cooperation, even during potty training, he is patient and relaxed. His zest for life has never waned - Karl is a cheerful, loving companion who simply wants to be loved. His Dream Home 🏡 For Karl, we are looking for an active home with people who enjoy working with him and giving him plenty of movement and attention. Karl is not suitable for the city. People who continue to support his recovery and give him the love he deserves. ❤️ He is just waiting for one thing: a home full of love, movement, and people who appreciate his big heart. 🐾 Videos of Karl:

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💙 Karl 💙 📍 Aufenthaltsort: Ö, Steiermark, Betriebsstätte Stainz - kann besucht werden 🐕 Geschlecht: männlich 🐾 Rasse: Labrador-Samojede-Mix 📅 Geboren: 19.02.2025 ⚖️ Gewicht: ca. 29 kg 📏 Größe: ca. 66 cm 📐 Länge: ca. 68 cm 🩺 Gesundheit: gechippt, gegen innere & äußere Parasiten behandelt, 1× gegen Infektionskrankheiten geimpft, Tollwutimpfung folgt, Kastration folgt ➡️ Schwanz teilweise amputiert, Verletzung am unteren Rücken (in Behandlung, heilt gut) 🏠 Im Tierheim seit: 19.02.2026 Sein Charakter 🐶 🐾 Sehr lieb & gesellig - Ein absolut freundlicher Hund, der jeden mag. 🐾 Aktiv & lebensfroh - Hat viel Energie und freut sich über Bewegung und Beschäftigung. 🐾 Leinenführig - Läuft gut an der Leine und orientiert sich am Menschen. 🐾 Sozial & unkompliziert - Versteht sich mit allen Hunden, egal ob jung oder alt. 🐾 Katzenverträglich - Katzen stören ihn nicht. Seine Geschichte ✨ Karl kam mit Verletzungen ins Tierheim - ein Teil seines Schwanzes musste amputiert werden, außerdem hatte er eine Wunde am unteren Rücken. Er befindet sich aktuell in Behandlung und macht tolle Fortschritte. Trotz allem zeigt er sich unglaublich kooperativ, selbst beim Windelwechseln ist er geduldig und entspannt. Seine Lebensfreude hat er sich nie nehmen lassen - Karl ist ein fröhlicher, liebevoller Begleiter, der einfach nur gefallen möchte. Sein Traumzuhause 🏡 Für Karl suchen wir ein aktives Zuhause bei Menschen, die Freude daran haben, mit ihm zu arbeiten und ihm genügend Bewegung und Aufmerksamkeit schenken. Für die Stadt ist Karl nicht geeignet. Menschen, die ihn weiterhin bei seiner Genesung unterstützen und ihm die Liebe geben, die er verdient. ❤️ Er wartet nur noch auf eines: Ein Zuhause voller Liebe, Bewegung und Menschen, die sein großes Herz zu schätzen wissen. 🐾 Videos von Karl: Karl beim Kuscheln

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇹Austria

Shelter

Hund sucht Hütte

Living with Karl

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with cats

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About Karl

What life with Karl looks like

Karl is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hund sucht Hütte in Austria.

An young 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 Karl, answered.

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