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Mandarine

Bernese Mountain Dog · Female · Senior · 12 years

Mandarin. Extrem old and barely able to stand, Mandarin was taken in by us through a government seizure. While we wondered several times in the first days if she was still alive because she showed no reaction, she has since become really lively and playful through medical treatment, diet, and a lot of care. The large dog is very friendly and is now wagging her tail when she hears us. She enjoys the - admittedly too few for her - petting sessions and is even demanding her daily walks now. Mandarin cannot walk for long, she has to lie down again after about 15 minutes. And once she is lying down, it is not easy to get her to stand up. Mandarin is, probably due to her thyroid problems and neglect, severely overweight. The focus is now on her slowly losing weight and building muscle. She needs daily medication for her thyroid deficiency. She came with a severe ear infection and also has eye problems. Both have been treated here, but she will probably need eye drops permanently. Mandarin gets along very well with other dogs. She has always lived with other dogs and lives here with a male dog. However, the large dog brings official regulations with her from her past. We would like to find people for the old mouse who can give her the care and attention she so greatly deserves. Ideally on the ground floor with a garden. Does she find a place of mercy where she can experience her final time? Do you think you are the right person for Mandarin or would you like to get to know her better? Then contact us.

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Mandarine. Uralt und kaum noch in der Lage aufzustehen, ist Mandarine durch eine behördliche Abnahme bei uns gelandet. Während wir uns die ersten Tage mehrmals gefragt haben ob sie noch lebt, weil so gar keine Reaktion von ihr kam, ist sie mittlerweile durch medizinische Behandlung, Diät und viel Pflege richtig munter und lustig geworden. Die große Hündin ist sehr freundlich und mittlerweile beginnt sie schon zu wedeln wenn sie uns nur hört. Sie freut sich über die - zugegebenermaßen für sie viel zu wenigen - Streicheleinheiten und fordert ihre täglichen Gassirunden jetzt sogar ein. Lange kann Mandarine nicht laufen, nach ca 15 minuten muss sie sich wieder hinlegen. Und liegt sie einmal ist es nicht leicht sie zum aufstehen zu bewegen. Mandarine ist, vermutlich aufgrund ihrer Schilddrüsenprobleme und der Vernachlässigung, stark übergewichtig. Im Fokus steht bei ihr jetzt ein langsames Abnehmen und der Aufbau von Muskulatur. Für die Schilddrüsenunterfunktion braucht Mandarine täglich Medikamente. Sie kam mit einer starken Ohrenentzündung und hat auch Probleme an den Augen. Beides wurde hier behandelt, Augentropfen benötigt sie jedoch voraussichtlich dauerhaft. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Mandarine hier sehr gut verträglich. Sie hat immer mit anderen Hunden gelebt und wohnt auch hier mit einem Rüden zusammen. Aus Altlasten bringt die große Hündin aber amtliche Auflagen mit. Wir würden uns für die alte Maus Menschen wünschen, die ihr nochmal all die Fürsorge und Pflege zukommen lassen die sie so sehr verdient hat. Idealerweise ebenerdig mit einem Garten. Findet sie nochmal einen Gnadenplatz, wo sie ihre letzte Zeit erleben darf? Sie meinen, Sie sind der richtige Mensch für Mandarine oder möchten sie näher kennenlernen? Dann nehmen Sie mit dem

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇦🇹Innsbruck
Shelter
Tierschutzverein für Tirol
Living with Mandarine
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Bringing Mandarine home

What you'll need for Mandarine 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Mandarine

What life with Mandarine looks like

Mandarine is a large senior bernese mountain dog dog waiting at Tierschutzverein für Tirol in Innsbruck.

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.

Innsbruck, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Mandarine, answered.

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