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American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Senior · 9 years

Nelly is very delicately built but has the power of a high-performance athlete. What this little wild one lacks here with us is peace and the urgently needed chance to rest. Nelly is very eager to learn and is looking for active, breed-experienced people. The pretty female dog gets along with very calm, unneutered male dogs, although because of her temperament they should not live in the same household.

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Nelly ist zwar sehr zierlich gebaut, hat jedoch die Power einer Hochleistungsathletin. Was der kleinen Wilden bei uns fehlt, sind Ruhe und die so dringend nötige Erholungsmöglichkeit. Nelly ist sehr lernwillig und sucht bewegungsfreudige und rasseerfahrene Menschen. Die hübsche Hündin zeigt sich mit sehr ruhigen unkastrierten Rüden verträglich, diese sollten allerdings aufgrund ihres Temperaments nicht im selben Haushalt leben.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇦🇹Linz
Shelter
Tierheim Linz
Living with Nelly
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Bringing Nelly home

What you'll need for Nelly 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 Nelly

What life with Nelly looks like

Nelly is a medium-sized senior american staffordshire terrier 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.

Linz, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nelly, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nelly?
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 Nelly on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nelly 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 Nelly 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 Nelly 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 Nelly 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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