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Muskat

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Muskat, born in 2016, came to the animal shelter with Boomer. The two friendly dogs came directly from their owner, who for some reason could no longer or no longer wanted to take care of them. Muskat is afraid of the male shelter staff, but not of the volunteer walkers. Here, he shows a friendly and cuddly side and runs well on a leash with them. That’s why he was finally allowed to move out of quarantine into a regular kennel and now has more contact with other dogs and people. He really likes it, especially since he has lived his whole life in a pair with another male dog. Muskat does not like cats.

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Bei Interesse bitte zu einem Kennenlern Gespräch Muskat, geboren 2016, kam zusammen mit Boomer ins Tierheim. Die beiden netten Hunde kamen direkt von ihrem Besitzer, der sich aus irgendeinem Grund nicht mehr um sie kümmern konnte oder wollte. Muskat hat Angst vor den männlichen Tierheimmitarbeitern, nicht aber vor den ehrenamtlichen Gassigängern. Hier zeigt er sich freundlich und verschmust und läuft mit ihnen prima an der Leine. Deshalb durfte er nun endlich aus der Quarantäne in einen normalen Zwinger ziehen und hat hier nun mehr Kontakt zu anderen Hunden und Menschen. Das gefällt ihm sehr, besonders da er ja sein ganzes Leben zu zweit mit einem anderen Rüden gelebt hat. Muskat mag leider keine Katzen.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇦🇹Hallein
Shelter
Tierheim Hallein
Living with Muskat
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Tierheim Hallein · HalleinLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Muskat home

What you'll need for Muskat 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

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    €20–35

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About Muskat

What life with Muskat looks like

Muskat is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Hallein in Hallein.

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.

Hallein, Austria browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Muskat, answered.

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