How do I contact the shelter about Pokey?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hund sucht Hütte handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pokey on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Pokey if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hund sucht Hütte 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 Pokey 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 Pokey 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 Hund sucht Hütte early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pokey 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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Pokey

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

💙 Pokey 💙 MAR (TANJ) 📍 Location: Upper Austria, Ried im Innkreis – can be visited on-site at any time 🐾 General Information: • Name: Pokey • Age: born around January 10, 2023 • Gender: male • Breed: mixed breed 🐾 Health: • General condition: vital and agile • Vaccination status: vaccinated (EU pet passport & microchip available) • Neutered • Weight: approx. 24 kg • Height: approx. 52 cm The descriptions of the dogs provided by the foster homes are based on current impressions from their time on site and do not guarantee the dog’s future behavior or development. 🐾 Character & Behavior: Pokey is a wonderful, active, and curious male dog who loves to explore the world. Going for walks, discovering new things, and spending time with his people are his greatest joys. In everyday life, he shows an incredibly strong bond with humans and loves to cuddle. Pokey adores both adults and children and enjoys every bit of attention. Living together with cats is completely trouble-free: the cats at his current foster home are completely ignored by him and he behaves absolutely neutrally toward them. With other dogs, Pokey generally gets along well and shows sociable behavior in daily life. However, he may occasionally display slight dominance—especially when interacting with other male dogs, where personal compatibility plays a key role. He has one special quirk when it comes to eating: like many dogs who have experienced real hunger in their past, Pokey prefers to keep his food all to himself. 🐾 His Story: Pokey didn’t have an easy start in life and never had a real family. He only had “owners” who simply left him outside after a short period. Completely on his own and driven by hunger, he eventually ended up in a neighbor’s chicken coop, where, out of sheer desperation, he killed several chickens. When the neighbor reacted with a clear threat: “Either you pick up the dog immediately or the hunter will take care of the problem,” our animal protector didn’t hesitate for a second and immediately brought the male dog to safety. 🍀 🐾 Special Features & Resources at a Glance: • very people-oriented & cuddly (also with children) • social with dogs (with male dogs, compatibility matters) • cat-friendly • food is a very sensitive resource for him 🐾 POKEY’S Dream Home: We’re looking for a loving home for Pokey where he can finally settle down permanently. People who bring time, love, and patience will gain a loyal, active, and cuddly companion. Due to his special dietary needs, feeding should be managed carefully and proactively in everyday life. If there’s already a first dog living in the household, compatibility will be assessed beforehand. 💌 How You Can Help: ❣️ Adopt—Give Pokey his forever home ❣️ Offer foster care—Help him get a fresh start ❣️ Sponsorship—Support Pokey on his journey ❣️ Share—So Pokey can finally find his happy ending 🐾💙 Videos: Pokey Seeks a Home - YouTube

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💙 Pokey 💙 MAR (TANJ) 📍 Aufenthaltsort: Oberösterreich, Ried im Innkreis - kann jederzeit vor Ort besucht werden 🐾 Allgemeine Daten: • Name: Pokey • Alter: geboren ca. 10. Januar 2023 • Geschlecht: männlich • Rasse: Mischling 🐾 Gesundheit: • Allgemeinzustand: vital und agil • Impfstatus: geimpft (EU-Heimtierausweis & Chip vorhanden) • kastriert • Gewicht: ca. 24 kg • Größe: ca. 52 cm Die Beschreibungen der Hunde durch die Pflegestellen basieren auf aktuellen Eindrücken vor Ort und stellen keine Garantie für das zukünftige Verhalten oder die Entwicklung des Hundes dar. 🐾 Charakter & Verhalten: Pokey ist ein wunderbarer, aktiver und neugieriger Rüde, der die Welt entdecken möchte. Spazieren gehen, Neues erkunden und Zeit mit seinen Menschen zu verbringen, sind seine allergrößten Freuden. Er zeigt sich im Alltag unheimlich menschenbezogen und verschmust. Pokey liebt Erwachsene sowie Kinder über alles und genießt jede Aufmerksamkeit. Das Zusammenleben mit Katzen verläuft völlig unkompliziert: Die Katzen auf seiner aktuellen Pflegestelle ignoriert er komplett und verhält sich ihnen gegenüber absolut neutral. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Pokey grundsätzlich gut und zeigt sich im Alltag sozial. Phasenweise kann er jedoch eine leichte Dominanz an den Tag legen - insbesondere bei anderen Rüden entscheidet daher einfach die persönliche Sympathie. Eine kleine Besonderheit bringt er beim Fressen mit: Wie viele Hunde, die in ihrer Vergangenheit echten Hunger erleben mussten, möchte Pokey sein Essen lieber für sich alleine haben. 🐾 Seine Geschichte: Pokey hatte keinen leichten Start ins Leben und hatte nie eine richtige Familie. Er hatte nur "Besitzer", die ihn nach kurzer Zeit einfach vor die Tür setzten. Völlig auf sich allein gestellt und getrieben vom Hunger, landete er schließlich im Hühnerstall eines Nachbarn, wo er aus purer Verzweiflung einige Hühner tötete. Als der Nachbar mit der klaren Drohung reagierte: "Entweder du holst den Hund sofort ab oder der Jäger erledigt das Problem", zögerte unsere Tierschützerin keine Sekunde und holte den Rüden sofort zu sich in Sicherheit. 🍀 🐾 Besonderheiten & Ressourcen im Überblick: • sehr menschenbezogen & verschmust (auch mit Kindern) • sozial mit Hunden (bei Rüden entscheidet Sympathie) • katzenfreundlich • Futter ist für ihn eine sehr sensible Ressource 🐾 POKEYS Traumzuhause: Für Pokey suchen wir ein liebevolles Zuhause, in dem er endlich für immer ankommen darf. Menschen, die Zeit, Liebe und Geduld mitbringen, werden einen treuen, aktiven und verschmusten Begleiter gewinnen. Aufgrund seines Futter-Specials sollte die Fütterung im Alltag vorausschauend gemanagt werden. Wenn bereits ein Ersthund im Haus lebt, entscheidet vorab die Sympathie. 💌 So kannst du helfen: ❣️ Adoptieren - Schenk Pokey sein Für-immer-Zuhause ❣️ Pflegestelle anbieten - Hilf ihm beim Neustart ❣️ Patenschaft - Unterstütze Pokey auf seinem Weg ❣️ Teilen - Damit Pokey endlich sein Happy End findet 🐾💙 Videos: Pokey sucht ein Zuhause - YouTube

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇦🇹Austria

Shelter

Hund sucht Hütte

Living with Pokey

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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Bringing Pokey home

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About Pokey

What life with Pokey looks like

Pokey is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hund sucht Hütte in Austria.

An young 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 Pokey, answered.

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