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Lucky

Chihuahua · Male · Adult · 8 years

The future owners of Lucky should already have dog experience. Once Lucky has built trust with people, he becomes an extremely affectionate and loyal companion. He is compatible with other dogs and cats but prefers to be an only pet. Lucky can be dominant with people, so there should be no small children in the household. Burgenländischer animal welfare association - animal shelter Parndorf A-7111 Parndorf, Am Bahnhof 5 +43 (0) 699 10 96 72 45 www.animal shelter-parndorf.

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Die zukünftigen Besitzer von Lucky sollten bereits Hundeerfahrung mitbringen. Lucky ist fremden Menschen gegenüber misstrauisch, wenn er Vertrauen gefasst hat, ist er ein extrem verschmuster und anhänglicher Gefährte. Er ist verträglich mit anderen Hunden und Katzen, möchte aber gerne Einzelprinz sein. Lucky kann Menschen gegenüber durchaus dominant sein, daher sollten sich kleine Kinder nicht im Haushalt befinden. Burgenländischer Tierschutzverein - Tierheim Parndorf A-7111 Parndorf, Am Bahnhof 5 +43 (0) 699 10 96 72 45 www.tierheim-parndorf.at

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Tierheim Parndorf
Living with Lucky
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Parndorf · AustriaLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lucky home

What you'll need for Lucky 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 Lucky

What life with Lucky looks like

Lucky is a adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierheim Parndorf in Austria.

An 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.

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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 Parndorf 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 Parndorf 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 Parndorf 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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