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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Adult · 6 years

Female dog Luna is still far from reaching the end of her development, but has already made good progress during her time at Sonnenhof and would like to continue her journey with "her" people. Luna should always be accompanied by a primary caregiver during her first contact with people, as she still reacts stormily and impulsively to strangers. However, once she has gotten to know someone and formed a bond, she becomes extremely loyal and always wants to do everything right, even if it doesn't always succeed due to her temperament. The shared training brings her great joy, and the female dog shows a willingness to learn, but she can still be easily distracted by environmental stimuli. Unfortunately, Luna's behavior hasn't always been guided into the right direction in her past life, which is evident in her often fierce reactions towards fellow animals and other creatures. This behavior also manifests when people pass by or enter her home or garden, which is why Luna should only be in the garden in the company of her primary caregiver and the property must be secured with a fence. Neighbor properties or animals should also be kept at a sufficient distance from her own home, as Luna's impulsive behavior can also be triggered by them. The female dog is looking for a knowledgeable person with experience who can provide her with a secured home in the countryside.

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Hündin Luna ist zwar noch lange nicht am Ende ihrer Entwicklung angekommen, hat in ihrer Zeit im Sonnenhof aber bereits gute Fortschritte gemacht und möchte ihren Weg gerne gemeinsam mit „ihren“ Menschen weitergehen. Luna sollte im Erstkontakt mit Menschen stets von einer Bezugsperson begleitet werden, da sie Fremden noch stürmisch und impulsiv gegenübertritt. Hat sie jemanden aber erst kennengelernt und eine Bindung aufgebaut, wird sie überaus loyal und möchte dann auch immer alles richtig machen, auch wenn es ihr aufgrund ihres Temperaments nicht immer gelingen möchte. Das gemeinsame Training bereitet ihr nicht nur große Freude, die Hundedame zeigt sich auch lernwillig, lässt sich aber noch leicht von Umweltreizen ablenken. Luna´s Verhalten dürfte in ihrem bisherigen Leben leider nicht immer in die richtigen Bahnen gelenkt worden sein, was sich in oft heftigen Reaktionen auf Artgenossen und andere Tiere äußert. Dieses Verhalten zeigt sie leider auch, wenn Menschen ihr Zuhause oder ihren Garten passieren oder betreten wollen, weshalb sich Luna im Garten nur in Begleitung ihrer Bezugsperson aufhalten sollte und das Grundstück durch eine Mauer gesichert sein muss. Auch Nachbargrundstücke oder anwohnende Tiere sollten in ausreichender Entfernung zum eigenen Heim liegen, da Luna´s impulsives Verhalten auch durch diese ausgelöst werden kann. Die Hündin ist auf der Suche nach einer fachkundigen Person mit Erfahrung, die ihr in ländlicher Gegend ein gesichertes Zuhause bieten kann.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
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Cared for by Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof · EisenstadtLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Luna home

What you'll need for Luna in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Luna

What life with Luna looks like

Luna is a large adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Luna, answered.

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