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Mixed Breed · Male · 3 years

Playful, energetic dog seeking his humans! Slotty is a cheerful soul. Once he knows someone well, this wonderful boy is up for any fun. However, he's initially very suspicious of strangers and will eye them critically. Once you've earned his trust, you can do anything with this happy mixed breed. He'll go through thick and thin with his humans! His ideal family consists of one or two people. We're seeking experienced, active owners who will give him the time he needs to open up and reveal his wonderful character and cheerful side. He tends to guard his resources, so a child-free household is preferred. He wants to be the center of attention as the only pet. Other animals wouldn't be tolerated. He's generally friendly with other dogs during encounters, but can stand his ground if another dog acts rudely. His joy when playing and running is truly infectious! Slotty wants to always be by your side - a truly loyal soul.

Size
Medium
Age
3 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Vorarlberger Tierschutzheim
Living with Slotty
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Vorarlberger Tierschutzheim · AustriaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Slotty home

What you'll need for Slotty 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 Slotty

What life with Slotty looks like

Slotty is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Vorarlberger Tierschutzheim 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.

Note from the shelter: Resource guarding behavior, needs to be only pet, requires experienced handlers

🇦🇹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 Slotty, answered.

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