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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

"Lebhaftes Sensibelchen" Gender: male, neutered Date of birth: May 2019 Size: under knee-high In the animal shelter since: June 2022 Gets along with dogs: yes Gets along with cats: unknown Children in the same household: teenagers Looking for a home: with a garden in the countryside with active people Rocky needs a get-to-know phase with people to build trust. He already knows children, so if children are in his future home, they should be already more mature teenagers. Rocky is rather insecure, sometimes even barks at strangers or dogs. The lively fellow is already house-trained with us, indoor spaces still stress him – especially since his last vet visit. On the leash, he is already well-behaved, he only gets rambunctious in stressful situations. We are looking for a home in the countryside for Rocky.

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„Lebhaftes Sensibelchen“ Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Mai 2019 Größe: unter kniehoch Im Tierheim seit: Juni 2022 Mit Hunden verträglich: ja Mit Katzen verträglich: unbekannt Kinder im selben Haushalt: Teenager Zuhause gesucht: mit Garten am Land bei aktiven Menschen Rocky benötigt bei Menschen eine Kennenlernphase, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Kinder kennt er bereits, sollten Kinder in seinem zukünftigen Zuhause leben, so sollten dies jedoch schon ruhigere Teenager sein. Rocky ist eher unsicher, verbellt auch mal fremde Menschen oder Hunde. Der lebhafte Kerl ist bei uns bereits stubenrein, Innenräume stressen ihn noch – v.a. seit dem letzten Tierarztbesuch. An der Leine geht er bereits brav, ungestüm ist er nur noch in stressigen Situationen. Für Rocky suchen wir ein Zuhause am Land.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇦🇹Vienna
Shelter
Tierschutz Austria
Living with Rocky
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · ViennaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Rocky home

What you'll need for Rocky 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 Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a adult mixed breed 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 Rocky, answered.

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