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Kira

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

I am Kira! I came to the shelter as part of a mandatory inspection and I am very hopeful that I will find a loving home where I can enjoy my twilight years. I am a very sweet and friendly dog and I still enjoy going for walks at my age. I am now taking it a bit more easy on my walks but I still thoroughly enjoy them. I am house trained, I don't destroy anything, I ride nicely in the car and I also walk nicely on a leash. I am open and friendly to people and I form a special bond with my caregivers. This is why being alone is very difficult for me at the moment: I cannot be left alone yet. I get along well with other dogs and also with cats. Due to my age, I have joint pain and I receive pain medication when needed. I also had a large ovarian tumor that was successfully removed surgically. Otherwise, my blood test and ultrasound were unremarkable.For my new home, I wish for loving people who have a lot of time for me and where I can be left alone as little as possible. My being left alone should be rebuilt slowly and step by step, this requires people who have the necessary time and opportunity to support me in this. I have no objections to other dogs, cats or children in the household. I could also feel very comfortable with loving seniors.I don't need any big adventures anymore. What is more important to me are people with whom I can belong, leisurely walks and a lot of time together. If you would like to give me a beautiful and loving twilight years, then please contact the shelter.Your Kira

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Hallo, ich bin Kira!Ich kam im Zuge einer behördlichen Abnahme ins Tierheim und hoffe nun sehr darauf, noch einmal ein liebevolles Zuhause zu finden, in dem ich meinen Lebensabend genießen darf.Ich bin eine sehr liebe und freundliche Hündin und für mein Alter noch gerne unterwegs. Bei meinen Spaziergängen lasse ich es inzwischen etwas gemütlicher angehen, genieße sie aber nach wie vor sehr. Ich bin stubenrein, mache nichts kaputt, fahre brav im Auto mit und gehe auch schön an der Leine. Menschen gegenüber bin ich offen und freundlich und binde mich besonders eng an meine Bezugspersonen. Genau deshalb fällt mir das Alleinebleiben momentan sehr schwer: derzeit kann ich noch nicht alleine bleiben. Mit anderen Hunden und auch mit Katzen verstehe ich mich gut. Altersbedingt habe ich immer wieder Gelenksschmerzen und bekomme bei Bedarf Schmerzmittel. Außerdem hatte ich einen sehr großen Eierstocktumor, der erfolgreich operativ entfernt wurde. Blutbild und Ultraschall waren ansonsten unauffällig.Für mein neues Zuhause wünsche ich mir liebe Menschen, die viel Zeit für mich haben und bei denen ich möglichst wenig alleine sein muss. Mein Alleinebleiben sollte ganz langsam und Schritt für Schritt wieder aufgebaut werden, dafür braucht es Menschen, die die nötige Zeit und Möglichkeit haben, mich dabei zu unterstützen. Gegen andere Hunde, Katzen oder Kinder im Haushalt habe ich nichts einzuwenden. Auch bei lieben Senioren könnte ich mich sehr wohlfühlen.Ich brauche keine großen Abenteuer mehr. Viel wichtiger sind mir Menschen, bei denen ich dazugehören darf, gemütliche Spaziergänge und ganz viel gemeinsame Zeit. Wenn du mir einen schönen und liebevollen Lebensabend schenken möchtest, dann melde dich gerne im Tierheim.Deine Kira

Size

Extra large

Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇦🇹St. Pölten

Shelter

Tierschutzverein St. Pölten

Living with Kira

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Kira

What life with Kira looks like

Kira is an extra-large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein St. Pölten in St. Pölten.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kira, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kira?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierschutzverein St. Pölten handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kira on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kira if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierschutzverein St. Pölten 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Kira 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 Kira 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 Tierschutzverein St. Pölten early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kira 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.