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Shiwa

American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 8 years

American Staffordshire Terrier, unneutered female, born in 2018; height: 42 cm | weight: 23 kg Children: see text | Cats: unknown | Dogs: see text vaccinated | microchipped, available without adoption fee This animal can be adopted after sufficient acquaintance and provided there is a suitable home. » NOE Dog Ownership Act & Competence Regulation » Shiwa is a female Staff mix, born around 2018, who was brought to the shelter as a stray. Her initial appearance suggests that her previous life was not easy or particularly pleasant. Shiwa had sores and open wounds all over her body; her nutritional condition was poor, and her mammary glands indicate that she has already given birth to puppies at least once. Her initially skeptical and submissive behavior also suggests that she has experienced some unpleasant situations with humans. She needs a bit of time to get to know people before fully trusting them. Once she does, however, she reveals her fundamentally friendly and kind nature. With fair and confident handling, she consistently showed herself to be either friendly or avoiding contact with people. In other words, whenever possible, she avoids conflicts. Controlled introductions between dogs are perfectly feasible with her. Walking together, for example, is no problem at all. When allowed to run freely and in direct contact, she tends to be more cautious and controlling at the moment. With training, much could certainly be improved, but we would prefer to find a single-home placement for her. As for the cats at the shelter, she shows very little interest in them. Small children whom she can get to know calmly during visits should be fine, but Shiwa is probably not well-suited for close cohabitation with young children. Unfortunately, her past experiences have left physical marks, so we are looking for a cozy spot for her, preferably in a rural area. At the shelter, Shiwa occasionally needed pain medication because her hips—and generally her joints—are already causing her discomfort. As a listed dog, she must complete the extended competence test.

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American Staffordshire Terrier nicht kastrierte Hündin, geb. 2018 Höhe: 42 cm | Gewicht: 23 kg Kinder: siehe Text | Katzen: unbekannt | Hunde: siehe Text geimpft | gechipt vergabefrei Dieses Tier kann bei passendem Platz nach ausreichendem Kennenlernen adoptiert werden. » NOE Hundehaltegesetz & Sachkundeverordnung » Shiwa ist eine ca. 2018 geborene Staff-Mix Dame, die als Fundtier ins Tierheim kam. Ihr anfängliches Äußeres lässt annehmen, dass ihr vorheriges Leben nicht das einfachste und schönste war. Shiwa hatte wunde und offene Stellen am ganzen Körper, ihr Ernährungszustand war schlecht und ihr Gesäuge lässt vermuten, dass sie nicht erst einmal Junge bekommen hat. Ihr anfänglich skeptisches und unterwürfiges Verhalten lässt auch annehmen, dass sie durchaus unangenehme Situationen mit Menschen hatte. Man muss ihr ein bisschen Zeit zugestehen, um Menschen einschätzen zu können. Tut man dies, zeigt sie ihren grundsätzlichen freundlichen und netten Charakter. Sie hat sich bei fairem und souveränem Umgang durchgehend freundlich oder meidend gegenüber Menschen gezeigt. Sprich, wenn es ihr möglich ist, weicht sie Konflikten aus. Kontrollierte Hundezusammenführungen sind mit ihr gut möglich. Gemeinsames Spazierengehen zum Beispiel sind kein Problem. Im Freilauf bei direktem Kontakt ist sie aktuell eher kontrollierend. Mit Training kann man sicher einiges verbessern, aber wir würden eher einen Einzelplatz für sie suchen. Bei den Katzen im Tierheim zeigt sie sich dafür sehr desinteressiert. Kleine Kinder, die sie in Ruhe kennenlernen darf, sollten gut möglich sein, wenn sie zu Besuch kommen, aber für ein enges Zusammenleben mit Kleinkindern ist Shiwa eher nicht geeignet. Ihr Vorleben hat leider körperliche Spuren hinterlassen und so suchen wir für sie ein gemütliches Plätzchen eher im ländlichen Gebiet. Shiwa benötigte im Tierheim phasenweise Schmerzmittel, da ihre Hüften bzw. generell die Gelenke ihr schon zu schaffen machen. Als Listenhund muss für sie die erweiterte Sachkunde abgelegt werden.

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇦🇹Mistelbach
Shelter
Tierheim Dechanthof
Living with Shiwa
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Dechanthof · MistelbachLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier →

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Shiwa home

What you'll need for Shiwa in week one.

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About Shiwa

What life with Shiwa looks like

Shiwa is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Tierheim Dechanthof in Mistelbach.

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.

Mistelbach, Austria — browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shiwa, answered.

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