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Loki

German Shepherd · Male · Senior · 11 years

Loki had to find a new home as quickly as possible because his previous owner's living circumstances had changed drastically. Loki was picked up together with the Wiener Waldtierheim and our dog trainer. This handsome German Shepherd has probably only ridden in a car twice in his life: once as a puppy and the second time when he was taken to the animal shelter. We waited three-quarters of an hour in the sleet until Loki dared to step out of the car. Loki lived for 6 years in the courtyard of his previous owner. He knows other dogs, but had little human interaction and knew nothing beyond the 4 walls. Leash, collar, and especially a chest harness are new to him. Going for walks is therefore still unfamiliar to him. This handsome German Shepherd likes people and enjoys being close to them. At first he was very overwhelmed by this desire, but he has since learned to handle his excitement and frustration better. Nevertheless, it can still happen that Loki starts jumping up or holds onto something when stressed. The socialization of our cats is very important to us. Cats are social animals and need contact with other cats. With the support of a feline behavior consultant, we prepare our cats for their future lives with people and other cats. If you are interested, please feel free to call us at 02162/ 65 426 or email us at for information about all of our furry friends. The socialization of our cats is very important to us. Cats are social animals and need contact with other cats. With the support of a feline behavior consultant, we prepare our cats for their future lives with people and other cats. If you are interested, please feel free to call us at 02162/ 65 426 or email us at for information about all of our furry friends. To optimally prepare for the first conversation, we first complete the general checklist to clarify initial questions. Together with prospective adopters, we take the time to introduce the particular animal and tell its story. During this, we also clarify the person's living and home situation. Once all questions have been answered, the big moment arrives: the personal first meeting between human and animal. The first meeting always takes place in the presence of a trainer. The dog's or cat's behavior is discussed again at that time. Afterward, future families have the opportunity to get to know their pet either on a walk or while playing in the cat house. A trial stay gives both the dogs and the people the chance to get used to the new living situation. Fueled with awesomeness. Designed by iService We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website, and helps our team understand which sections of the website are most interesting and useful to you. Strictly necessary cookies should always be enabled so that we can save your cookie settings. This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the website and the most popular pages. Leaving this cookie enabled helps us improve our website.

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Loki musste aufgrund drastisch geänderter Lebensumstände seines Vorbesitzers so schnell wie möglich ein neues Zuhause finden. Gemeinsam mit dem Wiener Waldtierheim und unserer Hundetrainerin wurde Loki abgeholt. Der schöne Schäferrüde ist in seinem Leben wahrscheinlich bisher nur zweimal mit dem Auto mitgefahren – einmal als Welpe und das zweite Mal, als er in das Tierheim gebracht wurde. Wir haben eine dreiviertel Stunde im Schneeregen gewartet, bis sich Loki aus dem Auto zu steigen getraut hat. Loki hat 6 Jahre im Innenhof seines Vorbesitzers gelebt. Er kennt andere Hunde, hatte jedoch wenig Ansprache und kannte nichts außerhalb der 4 Mauern. Leine, Halsband, geschweige denn ein Brustgeschirr, sind neu für ihn. Spazierengehen ist für ihn deshalb noch unbekannt. Der schöne Schäferrüde mag Menschen und genießt ihre Nähe. Zu Beginn war er mit diesem Wunsch sehr überfordert, mittlerweile hat er gelernt, mit seiner Freunde und auch mit Frust besser umzugehen. Dennoch kann es immer wieder passieren, dass Loki beginnt hochzuspringen oder sich im Stress wo festhält. Die Sozialisierung unserer Katzen ist uns sehr wichtig. Katzen sind soziale Tiere und brauchen den Kontakt zu anderen Katzen. Mit der Unterstützung einer Katzenverhaltensberaterin bereiten wir unsere Katzen auf ihr zukünftiges Leben mit Menschen und anderen Katzen vor. Bei Interesse geben wir Ihnen gerne telefonisch unter 02162/ 65 426 oder per Mail an Auskunft über alle unsere Samtpfoten. Einem Hund oder einer Katze ein Zuhause zu geben, ist ein Commitment für mehrere Jahre. Nach dem Ausfüllen der Checkliste und einer schriftlichen Terminvereinbarung, lernen Sie den Hund oder die Katze(n) kennen. Wir nehmen uns für das Kennenlernen Zeit und beantworten alle Ihre Fragen. Gerne stellen wir Ihnen auch weitere Hunde oder Katzen vor. Kitten werden nicht vor der 12. Lebenswoche zur Adoption freigegeben. In manchen Fällen ist eine längere Kennenlernphase bzw. eine begleitete Adoption notwendig. Sie werden in diesem Fall von uns unterstützt und wir stehen für Fragen zur Verfügung. Für die optimale Vorbereitung des Erstgesprächs, wird zuerst die allgemeine Checkliste ausgefüllt um erste Fragen abzuklären. Wir nehmen uns gemeinsam mit den Interessent*innen Zeit, das jeweilige Tier vorzustellen und über seine Geschichte zu erzählen. Hierbei klären wir auch die persönliche Wohn- und Lebenssituation ab. Sind alle Fragen geklärt, so kommt der große Moment des persönlichen Kennenlernens zwischen Mensch und Tier. Das erste Zusammentreffen erfolgt immer in Beisein eine*r*s Trainer*in und der Bezugspersonen. Dabei wird erneut auf das Verhalten des Hundes oder der Katze eingegangen. In weiterer Folge haben die zukünftigen Familien die Gelegenheit, ihr Haustier entweder beim Spazierengehen oder beim Spielen im Katzenhaus kennenzulernen. Das Probewohnen bietet sowohl den Hunden als auch den Menschen die Möglichkeit, sich an die neue Lebenssituation zu gewöhnen. Fueled with awesomeness.Designed by iService Wir verwenden Cookies, um dir die bestmögliche Erfahrung auf unserer Website zu bieten. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Cookie-Informationen werden in deinem Browser gespeichert und führen Funktionen aus, wie das Wiedererkennen von dir, wenn du auf unsere Website zurückkehrst, und hilft unserem Team zu verstehen, welche Abschnitte der Website für dich am interessantesten und nützlichsten sind. Unbedingt notwendige Cookies sollten jederzeit aktiviert sein, damit wir deine Einstellungen für die Cookie-Einstellungen speichern können. Diese Website verwendet Google Analytics, um anonyme Informationen wie die Anzahl der Besucher der Website und die beliebtesten Seiten zu sammeln. Diesen Cookie aktiviert zu lassen, hilft uns, unsere Website zu verbessern.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha
Living with Loki
  • ✕Good with dogs
Cared for by Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha · AustriaLearn about German Shepherd →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Loki home

What you'll need for Loki 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 Loki

What life with Loki looks like

Loki is a large senior german shepherd dog waiting at Tierheim Bruck an der Leitha in Austria.

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 Loki, answered.

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