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Sunny

Rottweiler · Male · Young · 2 years

Neutered male dog, born 2024, height: 60cm | weight: 30kg children: see text | cats: unknown | dogs: see text vaccinated | microchipped available for adoption This animal can be adopted after sufficient getting to know each other, provided there is a suitable place. » NOE Dog Ownership Law and Competence Regulation » Sunny was found on the street in the evening. He was in a bad condition at that time, because despite his young age he already suffered from HD on both sides and had great pain when moving. We had to make the difficult decision about what would happen to Sunny, because such severe joint problems at this young age are certainly no small matter. We decided to give Sunny the chance for a good life through an operation and we are very glad about it, because Sunny has developed very well since the operation. It now even looks as if he is already walking well with the operation on the "worse" hip and the other hip does not necessarily need to be operated on right now. Of course, it is possible that the second operation may still be needed in Sunny's further development - we can hardly predict that. Sunny likes to walk and is quite well-behaved, but during encounters he is still a bit too excited. However, this can certainly be managed with further training. He is a friendly, open and curious dog who also likes to test his boundaries in a somewhat rebellious way. Sunny is generally not incompatible with other dogs, but his socialization has suffered a little due to the long rest period before and after the operation. He is a bit too enthusiastic, demanding and distant with other dogs. Contact with other dogs is certainly possible with training, but living together with other dogs will definitely require training. Sunny is looking for people who are aware that he has a disability due to HD and will have an impairment in the future. Nevertheless, Sunny enjoys going for walks and wants to be with his humans and do things. However, he is certainly not a dog for sports or heavy exertion. He would naturally benefit in the long run from good muscle building and physiotherapy. Currently, Sunny has built up good muscles with us that support the joints well. Physiotherapy does not mean that you have to rush Sunny to the therapist weekly. Many exercises that he needs for his muscle building and maintenance can be easily integrated into daily life and thus keep him fit and mobile for a long time.

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Rottweiler kastrierter Rüde, geb. 2024 Höhe: 60cm | Gewicht: 30kg 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 » Über ein Jahr wartet Sunny, ein 2jähriger Rottweiler, bereits im Tierheim auf seine 2. Chance. Sunny wurde spätabends auf der Straße herumirrend gefunden und war in einem schlimmen Zustand. Trotz seines jungen Alters litt Sunny bereits an beidseitiger HD und hatte große Schmerzen in der Bewegung. Doch wir wollten Sunny die Chance auf ein gutes Leben ermöglichen und entschlossen uns, zu einer Operation der schlechteren Hüfte. Und Sunny nützte seine Chance. Mit Physiotherapie und regelmäßiger moderater Bewegung baute er Muskeln auf und sein Gangbild wurde von Tag zu Tag schöner. Sunny hat sich seit seiner Operation so gut entwickelt, dass eine Operation der anderen Seite aktuell nicht zwingend nötig ist. Natürlich ist es aber möglich, dass auch eine Operation der zweiten Seite irgendwann anstehen kann. Leider schreckt diese Möglichkeit die Leute vor einer Adoption dieses schönen und liebenswerten Hundes ab. Um Sunny aber das Leben in einem Familienverband, wo er geliebt und betreut wird, zu ermöglichen, haben wir uns entschlossen, für Sunny eine Pflegestelle zu suchen, wo er sein Leben endlich geniessen kann. Sunny ist ein freundlicher, offener und neugieriger Hund, der noch ein wenig Feinschliff benötigt. Durch die lange Schonfrist vor und nach der Operation hat er noch Einiges aufzuholen. Vor allem bei Hundebegegnungen ist er teilweise noch überfordert, wir arbeiten aber intensiv mit ihm daran und die ersten Erfolge stellen sich bereits ein. Wir würden uns für Sunny Menschen wünschen, die ihm Sicherheit und Liebe geben und ihn in seinem weiteren Leben unterstützen. Sunny hat bei uns gut Muskeln aufgebaut, die die Gelenke gut unterstützen. Mit einfachen Übungen, die man selbst zu Hause machen und im Alltag einbauen kann, kann man ihn lange fit und beweglich halten. Sunny ist natürlich kein Hund für Sport oder starke Belastungen, er liebt jedoch Spaziergänge und möchte gerne mit seinem Menschen unterwegs sein und etwas erleben. Wir wünschen uns, dass Sunny auf einem Pflegeplatz endlich ankommen und Hund sein kann.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇦🇹Mistelbach
Shelter
Tierheim Dechanthof
Living with Sunny
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Dechanthof · MistelbachLearn about Rottweiler

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Sunny home

What you'll need for Sunny in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Sunny

What life with Sunny looks like

Sunny is a large young adult rottweiler cat waiting at Tierheim Dechanthof in Mistelbach.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇦🇹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 Sunny, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sunny?
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 Sunny on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sunny 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 Sunny already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats 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 Sunny 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 Sunny 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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