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Shila

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Shila is a friendly and affectionate female dog. She meets strangers with some initial reticence and shyness, but after a short getting-to-know-you phase and a few treats, she warms up quickly. In new and unfamiliar situations, Shila usually reacts with some insecurity, but with the necessary time and security, she generally masters any challenges and obstacles with her "own" person. Attending a dog training class would be ideal to train and strengthen all-day scenarios together. Although Shila shows compatibility with other dogs, she would like to be the only pet in the household. Shila would be very happy with a new home with a garden and with dog-experienced people. Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof Franz von Assisi-Strasse 1 | 7000 Eisenstadt | ZVR E-MAIL:.

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Shila ist eine freundliche und anhängliche Hündin. Fremden Menschen begegnet sie anfangs eher zurückhaltend und schüchtern, nach einer kurzen Kennenlernphase und ein paar Leckerchen ist das Eis aber rasch gebrochen. In neuen und für sie unbekannten Situationen reagiert Shila meist noch unsicher, gibt man ihr aber die nötige Zeit und Sicherheit, meistert sie gemeinsam mit „ihrem“ Menschen jegliche Hürden und Hindernisse. Der Besuch einer Hundeschule wäre ideal, um Alltagssituationen gemeinsam zu trainieren und zu festigen. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Shila zwar verträglich, sie möchte aber das einzige Tier im Haushalt sein. Shila würde sich über ein neues Zuhause mit Garten und bei hundeerfahrenen Menschen sehr freuen.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere)
Living with Shila
  • Spayed
Cared for by Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) · AustriaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Shila home

What you'll need for Shila 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Shila

What life with Shila looks like

Shila is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) in Austria.

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 Shila, answered.

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