How do I contact the shelter about Walter?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hund sucht Hütte handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Walter on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Walter if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hund sucht Hütte 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 Walter 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 Walter 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 Hund sucht Hütte early rather than rehoming privately; they know Walter 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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Walter

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

💙 Walter 💙 SANJ 📍 Location: Croatia, slightly outside of Zagreb - can be visited at any time 📅 Age: approx. 8+ years (as of December 2025) ⚖️ Weight: approx. 20 kg 📏 Height: approx. 50 cm 🩺 Health: vaccinated, microchipped, neutered & medically checked - runs partially unround, we suspect due to the winter situation (cold + wet) 💛 Gets along with cats 🐶 With other dogs: conditionally gets along 👫 People-oriented, calm, but independent 🐾 His Story: Walter spent almost his entire life so far in a doghouse - without care, without love, and mostly ate from potato peels. A kind woman began to feed him regularly and take care of him. But when Walter was suddenly "gone" and they wanted to shoot him in the woods, she did everything to save him. So Walter finally came to Sanja's shelter, where he is now finally safe. 💔➡️❤️ 💖 His Nature: Walter is a quiet, modest male dog who is just beginning to learn life with people. He is friendly and approachable, but needs some time to build trust - no wonder after a life of loneliness. He gets along well with cats, but with other dogs, it depends on the sympathy - more dominant fellow animals stress him. He likes people very much, but also shows his independent, cautious side. 🏡 His Dream Home: Walter is looking for experienced, sensitive people who understand a dog with a past. A quiet home with little chaos, ideally as a single dog or with a quiet female dog, would be ideal. He needs people who can give him security, patience, and loving consequences - then Walter will become a loyal, grateful companion. ✨ Walter has survived so much - now he deserves a home where he can arrive and be loved.

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💙 Walter 💙 SANJ 📍 Aufenthaltsort: Kroatien, etwas außerhalb von Zagreb - kann jederzeit vor Ort besucht werden 📅 Alter: ca. 8+ Jahre (Stand: Dezember 2025) ⚖️ Gewicht: ca. 20 kg 📏 Größe: ca. 50 cm 🩺 Gesundheit: geimpft, gechippt, kastriert & tierärztlich untersucht läuft teilweise unrund, wir vermuten aufgrund der Wintersituation (Kälte + Nässe) 💛 Verträglich mit Katzen 🐶 Mit anderen Hunden: bedingt verträglich 👫 Menschenbezogen, ruhig, aber selbstständig 🐾 Seine Geschichte: Walter hat sein bisheriges Leben fast ausschließlich allein in einer Hundehütte verbracht - ohne Fürsorge, ohne Liebe, und ernährte sich meist nur von Kartoffelschalen. Eine liebe Frau begann, ihn regelmäßig zu füttern und sich um ihn zu kümmern. Doch als Walter plötzlich "weg" sollte und man ihn im Wald erschießen wollte, hat sie alles getan, um ihn zu retten. So kam Walter schließlich zu Sanja ins Shelter, wo er nun zum ersten Mal in Sicherheit ist. 💔➡️❤️ 💖 Sein Wesen: Walter ist ein ruhiger, bescheidener Rüde, der das Leben unter Menschen erst richtig kennenlernt. Er ist freundlich und zugänglich, braucht aber etwas Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen - kein Wunder nach einem Leben in Einsamkeit. Mit Katzen versteht er sich gut, bei anderen Hunden entscheidet die Sympathie - zu dominante Artgenossen stressen ihn. Er mag Menschen sehr, zeigt dabei aber auch seine unabhängige, vorsichtige Seite. 🏡 Sein Traumzuhause: Walter sucht erfahrene, einfühlsame Menschen, die Verständnis für einen Hund mit Vergangenheit haben. Ein ruhiges Zuhause ohne viel Trubel, am liebsten als Einzelhund oder mit einer ruhigen Hündin, wäre ideal. Er braucht Menschen, die ihm Sicherheit, Geduld und liebevolle Konsequenz schenken - dann wird Walter zu einem treuen, dankbaren Begleiter. ✨ Walter hat so viel überlebt - jetzt verdient er endlich ein Zuhause, in dem er ankommen und geliebt werden darf. ❤️🐾 Walter liebt Snacks - YouTube

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇦🇹Austria

Shelter

Hund sucht Hütte

Living with Walter

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Walter

What life with Walter looks like

Walter is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hund sucht Hütte in Austria.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Walter, answered.

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