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Female · Senior · 13 years

Nala came to us because she increasingly started doing her job and guarding the property. True to her breed, and without supervision, she managed visitor traffic in front of the house and in the immediate surroundings, and she no longer understood the world when she suddenly found herself in the animal shelter. By now she loves her people. However, one should not overlook that this beautiful female dog has the heart of a protector, and her breed-typical traits need to be channeled in the right direction. We wish for Nala a quiet household with a fenced property and experience with livestock guardian dogs.

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Nala kam zu uns, weil sie zusehens anfing ihren Job zu machen und das Grundstück zu bewachen. Ihrer Rasse entsprechend und ohne Aufsicht regelte sie den Besucherverkehr vor dem Haus und in der direkten Umgebung und verstand die Welt nicht mehr, als sie sich plötzlich im Tierheim wiederfand. Inzwischen liebt sie ihre Menschen. Man sollte allerdings nicht außer Acht lassen, dass in dieser wunderschönen Hündin das Herz einer Beschützerin schlägt und ihre rassetypischen Eigenschaften in die richtigen Bahnen gelenkt werden müssen. Wir wünschen uns für Nala einen ruhigen Haushalt mit eingezäuntem Grundstück und Erfahrung mit Herdenschutzhunden.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Nala
  • Spayed
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Cared for by Tierheim Linz · Linz

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nala home

What you'll need for Nala in week one.

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    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

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    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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About Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a large senior dog waiting at Tierheim Linz in Linz.

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.

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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. Tierheim Linz 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 — Tierheim Linz 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 Tierheim Linz 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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