How do I contact the shelter about Lucy?

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

Can I adopt Lucy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Wiener Tierschutzverein 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 Lucy 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 Lucy 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 Wiener Tierschutzverein early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lucy 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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Lucy

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Lucy – born June 2013 – 6712 "demanding beauty" Breed: Shepherd-mixed breed Gender: female, neutered Date of birth: June 2013 In the animal shelter since: Nov. 2014 Gets along with dogs: no, Social Walks possible Gets along with cats: no Children in the same household: no Home sought: in the countryside, without other animals, without children The stately, pretty mixed-breed grandma Lucy had little to learn about the world in her previous life, but she has since made up for it – showing herself to be very curious, eager to learn, and clever. She receives pain medication for arthritis and spondylosis, and unfortunately, an age-related tumor has now developed in her heart. Since Lucy defends her food, her future people should be prepared to deal with this behavior through training, time, and patience or by managing the situation through spatial separation! "Unfortunately, before the animal shelter, I did not have the opportunity to learn much about the world. Of course, that is also very limited in the animal shelter. But I am house-trained, walk nicely on a leash, and know how to ride in the car. With people, I need some time to build trust. I think that is not surprising after such a long time in the animal shelter. I have been waiting in the animal shelter almost my whole life for a home. Because I am big and black, no one wants me. Now I am also old… will you still like me?"

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Lucy – geb. Juni 2013 – 6712 „anspruchsvolle Schönheit“ Rasse: Schäfer-Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Juni 2013 Im Tierheim seit: Nov. 2014 Mit Hunden verträglich: nein, Social Walks möglich Mit Katzen verträglich: nein Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: am Land, ohne andere Tiere, ohne Kinder Die stattliche, hübsche Mischlings-Omi Lucy hat in ihrem früheren Leben wenig kennengelernt, was sie mittlerweile nachgeholt hat – dabei zeigt sie sich sehr neugierig, lernfreudig und klug. Sie erhält Schmerzmittel wegen Arthrosen und Spondylosen und mittlerweile ist altersbedingt leider ein Tumor am Herzen hinzugekommen. Da Lucy Futter verteidigt sollten ihre zukünftigen Menschen bereit sein für dieses Verhalten Training, Zeit und Geduld oder entsprechendes Management durch räumliche Trennung aufzubringen! „Leider hatte ich in meinem Leben vor dem Tierheim nicht die Möglichkeit, viel von der Welt kennen zu lernen. Im Tierheim ist das natürlich auch nur sehr eingeschränkt möglich. Aber ich bin stubenrein, gehe brav an der Leine und kenne das Mitfahren im Auto. Bei Menschen benötige ich einige Zeit, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Ich denke, das ist nach so langer Zeit im Tierheim nicht verwunderlich. Leider warte ich im Tierheim schon fast mein ganzes Leben auf ein Zuhause. Da ich groß und schwarz bin, will mich keiner. Jetzt bin ich auch noch alt… mögen Sie mich vielleicht trotzdem?“

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇦🇹Vienna

Shelter

Wiener Tierschutzverein

Living with Lucy

✓House-trained
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Wiener Tierschutzverein · Vienna Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

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About Lucy

What life with Lucy looks like

Lucy is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Wiener Tierschutzverein in Vienna.

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.

Note from the shelter: Receives pain medication for arthritis and spondylosis, heart tumor, food guarding behavior requiring training or management

🇦🇹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.

Vienna, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lucy, answered.

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