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Maya

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Maya - a very special little personality ❤️ Maya is a very cautious and insecure mixed breed dog who has unfortunately been left to her own devices in her previous life. Due to a lack of guidance from her owners, she has had to assess and regulate situations on her own. In difficult or overwhelming situations, she can therefore quickly get into conflicts. In the past, this has unfortunately already led to bite injuries. We are therefore looking for experienced, confident people with dog expertise who can give her orientation with calmness, clear structures and consistent, fair leadership. Because whoever wins Maya's heart will learn a completely different side of this little dog: she builds a close bond with her caregivers and shows herself loving, playful and affectionate ❤️. She is indeed a really cute mouse - she just needs people who understand her, take her signals seriously and show her that she can rely on them. With other dogs, the little daredevil has it rather less. She doesn't particularly like her fellow dogs and could probably do without their company. We currently cannot assess how Maya reacts to cats. Overall, however, we get the impression that Maya would rather enjoy her home as a single princess. And let's be honest: such a beautiful and special dog deserves the undivided attention of her people anyway 😊. We wish Maya a quiet, childless household without a lot of hustle and bustle, where she can arrive and gradually build trust. With people who not only give her rules and boundaries, but above all security and reliability. Maya has a lot of potential and we are convinced that there is still a lot of wonderful things in her. She just needs the right person by her side - someone who understands her and shows her that she doesn't have to regulate everything on her own anymore. Whoever gives Maya the chance to trust, can certainly look forward to a very special little companion ❤️🐾.

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Maya – eine ganz besondere kleine Persönlichkeit ❤️ Maya ist eine sehr vorsichtige und unsichere Mischlingshündin, die in ihrem bisherigen Leben leider häufig auf sich allein gestellt war. Aufgrund fehlender Führung seitens ihrer Halter musste sie Situationen immer wieder selbst einschätzen und für sich regeln. Gerade in für sie schwierigen oder überfordernden Situationen kann sie deshalb schnell in Konflikte geraten. In der Vergangenheit kam es dabei leider bereits zu Bissverletzungen. Wir suchen daher erfahrene, souveräne Menschen mit Hundesachverstand, die ihr mit Ruhe, klaren Strukturen und konsequenter, fairer Führung Orientierung geben. Denn wer Mayas Herz erobert, lernt eine ganz andere Seite dieser kleinen Hündin kennen: Zu ihren Bezugspersonen baut sie eine enge Bindung auf und zeigt sich liebevoll, verspielt und anhänglich ❤️. Sie ist nämlich eine richtig süße Maus – sie braucht einfach Menschen, die sie verstehen, ihre Signale ernst nehmen und ihr zeigen, dass sie sich auf sie verlassen kann. Mit anderen Hunden hat es die kleine Draufgängerin dagegen eher weniger. Artgenossen findet sie nicht besonders toll und könnte auf deren Gesellschaft vermutlich gut verzichten. Wie Maya auf Katzen reagiert, können wir derzeit nicht beurteilen. Insgesamt entsteht bei uns jedoch der Eindruck, dass Maya ihr Zuhause am liebsten als Einzelprinzessin genießen würde. Und seien wir ehrlich: Eine so hübsche und besondere Hündin hat die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit ihrer Menschen ohnehin verdient 😊. Für Maya wünschen wir uns einen ruhigen, kinderlosen Haushalt ohne viel Trubel, in dem sie ankommen und Schritt für Schritt Vertrauen aufbauen darf. Bei Menschen, die ihr nicht nur Regeln und Grenzen geben, sondern ihr vor allem Sicherheit und Verlässlichkeit vermitteln. Maya hat viel Potenzial und wir sind überzeugt, dass noch ganz viel Wunderbares in ihr steckt. Sie braucht nur den richtigen Menschen an ihrer Seite – jemand, der sie versteht und der ihr zeigt, dass sie nicht mehr alles alleine regeln muss. Wer Maya die Chance gibt, Vertrauen zu fassen, darf sich bestimmt schon bald über eine ganz besondere kleine Begleiterin freuen ❤️🐾.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇦🇹Dornbirn
Shelter
Tierheim Dornbirn
Living with Maya
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Maya home

What you'll need for Maya 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 Maya

What life with Maya looks like

Maya is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Dornbirn in Dornbirn.

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.

Dornbirn, Austria browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Maya, answered.

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