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Female · Adult · 9 years

Herdenschutzhund-Mix neutered female dog, born 2017 | Height: 55 cm | Weight: 30 kg | Children: see text | Cats: no | Dogs: see text vaccinated | microchipped available This animal can be adopted with suitable placement after sufficient getting-to-know each other. Tessa was surrendered to the animal shelter together with male dog Benno. The two oldies unfortunately lost their home after their master passed away and now, unfortunately, their mistress can no longer take care of the dogs due to health reasons. Therefore, with a heavy heart, a solution for the two was sought. Benno and Tessa are both Herdenschutz-Hund mixes, but they are well socialized and approach people relatively openly. Both are initially skeptical with strangers and need time to warm up to new people. Both require time to get used to new people and are initially cautious with strangers. They are being sought a senior-friendly place (without many stairs, preferably ground-level) with an enclosed yard, as they like to be outside. Benno has age-related problems with his musculoskeletal system, already showing some signs of deterioration, and has to go outside more often at night to relieve himself. However, if given the opportunity, he is house-trained and well-behaved. An accessible ground-level yard would be ideal. Benno and Tessa have met children, but they have not lived with children directly. They are more skeptical with other, unfamiliar dogs but get along very well with each other. An ideal place for the two oldies would be a shared space, as they harmonize very well with each other and make a quiet, pleasant pair.

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Herdenschutzhund-Mix kastrierte Hündin, geb. 2017 Höhe: 55 cm | Gewicht: 30 kg Kinder: siehe Text | Katzen: nein | Hunde: siehe Text geimpft | gechipt vergabefrei Dieses Tier kann bei passendem Platz nach ausreichendem Kennenlernen adoptiert werden. Tessa wurde gemeinsam mit Rüde Benno im Tierheim abgegeben. Die beiden Oldie`s haben leider ihr Zuhause verloren, nachdem zuerst ihr Herrchen verstarb und sich nun leider auch ihr Frauchen aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nicht mehr länger um die Hunde kümmern kann. Es wurde daher mit schwerem Herzen eine Lösung für die beiden gesucht. Benno und Tessa sind beides Herdenschutz-Hund Mischlinge, sind aber gut sozialisiert und gehen relativ offen auf Menschen zu. Rassetypisch sind beide bei Fremden anfangs skeptisch und brauchen Zeit, um mit neuen Menschen warm zu werden. Gesucht wird unbedingt ein seniortauglicher Platz (ohne viele Stufen, möglichst ebenerdig) mit eingezäuntem Garten, da sie sich gerne draußen aufhalten. Benno hat altersbedingt Probleme mit dem Bewegungsapparat, sieht bereits etwas schlechter und muss nachts öfters raus, um sein Geschäft zu verrichten. Wenn er die Möglichkeit dazu hat, zeigt er sich aber brav stubenrein. Ein ebenerdig zugänglicher Garten wäre ideal. Benno und Tessa haben Kinder kennengelernt, das direkte Zusammenleben mit Kindern kennen sie aber nicht. Bei anderen, fremden Hunden sind sie eher skeptisch, untereinander aber sehr gut verträglich. Optimal wäre ein gemeinsamer Platz für die beiden Oldie`s, denn sie harmonieren sehr gut miteinander und sind ein ruhiges, angenehmes Pärchen. Wir würden bei einem passenden Platz aber auch die getrennte

Size
Age
Adult · 9 years
Location
🇦🇹Mistelbach
Shelter
Tierheim Dechanthof
Living with Tessa
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tierheim Dechanthof · Mistelbach

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Tessa home

What you'll need for Tessa 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
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    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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    Sturdy Scratching Post

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    €30–60

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About Tessa

What life with Tessa looks like

Tessa is a adult 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 Tessa, answered.

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