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Nala

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 5 years

Nala, a 2021-born American Staffordshire Terrier, is a friendly and people-oriented dog that can also be given to stable children in the same household. Standing firm, because Nala can still be very stormy. Nala is also well-suited for other dogs. The affectionate and lively female dog is house-trained, knows the harness and walks nicely on a leash. She is currently learning to wear a muzzle without stress. Nala is city-friendly.

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„Verschmuster Wirbelwind“ Rasse: American Staffordshire Terrier Geburtsdatum: Januar 2021 Mit Hunden verträglich: ja Kinder im selben Haushalt: standfeste Kinder möglich Zuhause gesucht: stadttauglich Die menschenbezogene, 2021 geborene American Staffordshire Terrier-Hündin Nala ist menschenfreundlich und kann auch zu standfesten Kindern im selben Haushalt vergeben werden. Standfest, weil Nala noch sehr stürmisch sein kann. Auch mit anderen Hunden ist Nala gut verträglich. Die anhängliche und lebhafte Hündin ist stubenrein, kennt das Brustgeschirr und geht brav an der Leine. Das stressfreie Tragen des Maulkorbs erlernt sie gerade. Nala ist stadttauglich.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Nala
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Nala home

What you'll need for Nala 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 Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Tierschutz Austria in Vienna.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Nala, answered.

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