Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Likely adopted

Rita

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 1 year

Rita ist eine agile und aufgeweckte Hündin, die mit ihrer neuen Familie viele gemeinsame Abenteuer erleben möchte. Die Hündin verhält sich Menschen gegenüber überaus stürmisch und aufgeschlossen, weshalb im Haushalt lebende Kinder schon etwas standfester sein sollten. Rita genießt es, ihre Familie bei sportlichen Aktivitäten zu begleiten und möchte von dieser auch geistig gefordert werden. Im gemeinsamen Training zeigt sie sich intelligent und lernwillig und das Erlernen neuer Fertigkeiten bereitet ihr große Freude. Die lebensfrohe Rita wünscht sich eine aktive Familie, die ihr ein neues Zuhause mit Haus und Garten ermöglichen kann.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇦🇹Eisenstadt
Shelter
Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof
Living with Rita
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof · EisenstadtLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Eisenstadt →More dogs in Austria →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Rita home

What you'll need for Rita in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon→
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon→
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon→
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon→
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon→
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon→
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Rita

What life with Rita looks like

Rita is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof in Eisenstadt.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Eisenstadt, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rita, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

I'MAIL, Mixed Breed for adoption at Les Petites Patounes
🇫🇷France

I'MAIL

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown
IRINA 2mois x berger (en FA 26210), Mixed Breed for adoption at Les Petites Patounes
🇫🇷France

IRINA 2mois x berger (en FA 26210)

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown
ITCHI, Mixed Breed for adoption at Les Petites Patounes
🇫🇷France

ITCHI

Mixed Breed · small

Unknown

More from Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof

Katniss, female 3yo European Shorthair for adoption at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof, Eisenstadt
🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Katniss

European Shorthair

3 yearsFemale
Malee, male senior European Shorthair for adoption at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof, Eisenstadt
🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Malee

European Shorthair

14 yearsMale
Böse Mieze, female 5yo European Shorthair for adoption at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof, Eisenstadt
🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Böse Mieze

European Shorthair

5 yearsFemale
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Hank, Schwarz male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg, Wolfsberg
🇦🇹Wolfsberg, Austria

Hank

Mixed Breed · large

11 yearsMale
Balu, blond male young Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg, Wolfsberg
🇦🇹Wolfsberg, Austria

Balu

Mixed Breed · large

1 yearMale
Apollo, tricolor male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg, Wolfsberg
🇦🇹Wolfsberg, Austria

Apollo

Mixed Breed · large

11 yearsMale
Tiamo, blond male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg, Wolfsberg
🇦🇹Wolfsberg, Austria

Tiamo

Mixed Breed · large

4 yearsMale
Einstein, braun-weiß male 4yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzverein Wolfsberg, Wolfsberg
🇦🇹Wolfsberg, Austria

Einstein

Mixed Breed · small

4 yearsMale
Lucky, male senior Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof, Eisenstadt
🇦🇹Eisenstadt, Austria

Lucky

Mixed Breed

10 yearsMale

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →