How do I contact the shelter about Rugo?

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 Rugo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rugo 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 Rugo 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 Rugo 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 Rugo 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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Rugo

Mixed Breed · Male · 3 years

"Endearing House Cat" Gender: male, neutered Date of Birth: April 2013 Height: just over knee-high In the animal shelter since: February 2019 Gets along with dogs: yes, but can react very moodily to fellow animals Gets along with cats: unknown Children in the same household: no Home sought: a quiet home on the outskirts of town or in the countryside, without children and without other pets, with people who are patient, as he needs structure and security; should his future home have a garden, it must be very high (ideally 2 m) and enclosed! The imposing Rugo needs a learning phase with people to build trust. Then he can also be very clingy. Fellow animals stress Rugo very much in the animal shelter and the environment. In stress-free situations, Rugo already behaves well on a leash. Rugo is house-trained, he has unfortunately not learned much in his previous life. "I like strangers but don't want to be immediately attacked. If I trust you, that's not a problem. New situations cause me stress, so I'm looking for a quiet, rural home with a lot of routine that gives me security. If you're a quiet, patient person... someone like you is what I'm looking for!"

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„Liebenswertes Gewohnheitstier“ Geschlecht: männlich, kastriert Geburtsdatum: Apr. 2013 Größe: knapp über kniehoch Im Tierheim seit: Feb. 2019 Mit Hunden verträglich: ja, reagiert aber manchmal sehr launisch auf Artgenossen Mit Katzen verträglich: unbekannt Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: ruhiges Zuhause am Stadtrand oder Land, ohne Kinder und ohne andere Tiere bei geduldigen Menschen, da er Struktur und Sicherheit benötigt; sollte sein zukünftiges Zuhause über einen Garten verfügen, so muss dieser sehr hoch (optimalerweise 2 m) eingezäunt sein! Der stattliche Rugo benötigt bei Menschen eine Kennenlernphase, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Dann kann er auch sehr anhänglich sein. Artgenossen stressen ihn im Tierheim und der Umgebung sehr. In stressfreien Situationen geht Rugo bereits brav an der Leine. Rugo ist stubenrein, er dürfte in seinem bisherigen Leben leider nicht viel kennen gelernt haben. „Ich mag fremde Menschen, möchte aber nicht gleich angegriffen werden. Vertraue ich dir, ist das jedoch kein Problem. Neue Situationen lösen bei mir Stress aus, daher suche ich ein ruhiges, ländliches Zuhause mit viel Routine, die mir Sicherheit gibt. Wenn du ein ruhiger, geduldiger Mensch bist …. so jemanden wie dich suche ich!“

Size

Medium

Age

3 years

Location

🇦🇹Vienna

Shelter

Tierschutz Austria

Living with Rugo

✓House-trained
✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

Cared for by Tierschutz Austria · Vienna Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Rugo home

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About Rugo

What life with Rugo looks like

Rugo is a medium-sized 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 Rugo, answered.

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