How do I contact the shelter about Sooky?

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

Can I adopt Sooky 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 Sooky 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 Sooky 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 Sooky 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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Sooky

Chihuahua · Male · Young · 1 year

Very shy Sensibelchen Birthdate: August 2025 Size: under knee-high With dogs: compatible with female dogs Children in the same household: no Home sought: house with a garden, in the countryside The anxious, 2025-born Chihuahua-male dog Sooky requires a longer getting-to-know-you phase to overcome his insecurity. Sooky has lived with a female dog and is compatible with female dogs. As a second dog, it should be noted that according to his previous owners, he defends his food. In his last home, he could be left alone for some time. At our shelter, Sooky is house-trained, but in his last home, he was not. Currently, putting a harness on Sooky is not possible, so we are looking for a home in the countryside at this time with an enclosed garden where he can walk during the initial phase (as long as he cannot yet be led on a leash), with patient people who recognize and respect his body language, as he does tend to go forward when feeling pressured.

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„Sehr schüchternes Sensibelchen Geburtsdatum: August 2025 Größe: unter kniehoch Mit Hunden verträglich: nein Kinder im selben Haushalt: nein Zuhause gesucht: Haus mit Garten, am Land Der ängstliche, 2025 geborene Chihuahua-Rüde Sooky benötigt eine längere Kennenlernphase, um seine Unsicherheit zu überwinden. Andere Hunde gehören leider nicht zu seinen Freunden. Lt. Vorbesitzer verteidigt er anderen Tieren gegenüber Futter. In seinem letzten Zuhause konnte er einige Zeit alleine bleiben. Bei uns ist Sooky stubenrein, in seinem letzten Zuhause war er es allerdings nicht. Aktuell ist ein Anziehen des Brustgeschirrs noch nicht möglich, aus diesem Grund suchen wir zum aktuellen Zeitpunkt für Sooky ein Zuhause am Land mit ausbruchsicherem Garten, wo er in der Anfangszeit (solange er noch nicht an der Leine spazieren geführt werden kann) Gassi gehen kann, bei geduldigen Menschen, die ihn nicht bedrängen, seine Körpersprache erkennen und respektieren, da er bei Bedrängen durchaus nach vorn geht.“

Size

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇹Vienna

Shelter

Tierschutz Austria

Living with Sooky

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with kids

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Bringing Sooky home

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About Sooky

What life with Sooky looks like

Sooky is a young adult chihuahua dog waiting at Tierschutz Austria in Vienna.

An young 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 Sooky, answered.

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