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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Lucky is a mixed-breed male dog originally from abroad who has already been through a lot and therefore needs time to build trust. With strangers, Lucky is very skeptical and defensive—if unfamiliar people approach too quickly or crowd him, he will also go on the offensive. However, he is friendly and loyal toward people he knows and has taken into his heart. He forms a close bond with his trusted people and shows himself eager to learn and willing to cooperate. Lucky is not an easy dog, so he is looking for especially experienced, self-assured people who can read his body language and are willing to get to know him at his own pace. Multiple visits to the shelter are a prerequisite so that Lucky can build trust and a secure foundation for a move can develop. On walks and in visitor situations, Lucky must always be secured with a muzzle. A calm, structured home without children, as well as without cats or small animals, is absolutely necessary for him. With the right leadership and enough patience, however, you will gain a loyal companion at your side in Lucky.

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Lucky ist ein aus dem Ausland stammender Mischlingsrüde, der bereits viel erlebt hat und entsprechend Zeit braucht, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Gegenüber fremden Personen zeigt sich Lucky sehr skeptisch und abwehrbereit – nähern sich Unbekannte zu schnell oder bedrängen ihn, würde er auch nach vorne gehen. Menschen, die er kennt und in sein Herz geschlossen hat, begegnet Lucky hingegen freundlich und loyal. Zu seinen Bezugspersonen baut er eine enge Bindung auf und zeigt sich lernfreudig sowie kooperationsbereit. Lucky ist kein einfacher Hund und sucht daher besonders erfahrene, souveräne Menschen, die seine Körpersprache lesen können und bereit sind, ihn in seinem Tempo kennenzulernen. Mehrere Besuche im Tierheim sind Voraussetzung, damit Lucky Vertrauen aufbauen kann und eine sichere Basis für einen Umzug entsteht. Auf Spaziergängen sowie in Besuchssituationen muss Lucky stets mit einem Beißkorb gesichert werden. Ein ruhiges, strukturiertes Zuhause ohne Kinder sowie ohne Katzen oder Kleintiere ist für ihn unbedingt notwendig. Mit der richtigen Führung und genügend Geduld bekommt man in Lucky jedoch einen treuen Begleiter an seine Seite.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Lucky
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Lucky home

What you'll need for Lucky in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Lucky

What life with Lucky looks like

Lucky is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

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; fees typically range €150–€350.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lucky, answered.

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