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Wolfi

Male · Young · 3 years

Wolfi is a friendly and affectionate companion. At first, he may be reserved towards unfamiliar people and requires some time to get to know his counterpart. After an initial getting-to-know-you phase and a few treats, the ice is soon broken, and he enjoys being stroked affectionately. His rare hereditary condition, which affects the inner ear balance organ (congenital malformation) and hip dysplasia, must be considered during walks, training, and family life. Wolfi can sometimes not correctly assess certain situations due to his neurological condition, and too many simultaneous external stimuli can overwhelm the male dog. Therefore, no children should live in the household. However, Wolfi does not want to be restricted and enjoys spending time with his family on smaller walks or play sessions very much. He also shows good compatibility in social contact with fellow animals. The lively male dog wishes for a new family with a garden, which he can enrich with his charming and heartwarming character. Tierschutzhaus Sonnenhof Franz von Assisi-Strasse 1 | 7000 Eisenstadt | ZVR E-MAIL:.

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Wolfi ist ein freundlicher und liebevoller Zeitgenosse. Ihm unbekannten Personen tritt er zunächst noch zurückhaltend entgegen und er benötigt etwas Zeit, um sein Gegenüber kennenzulernen. Nach einer ersten Kennenlernphase und ein paar Leckereien ist das Eis aber bald gebrochen und er genießt es dann, ausgiebig gestreichelt zu werden. Seine seltene Erbkrankheit, die das Gleichgewichtsorgan im Innenohr betrifft (congenitale Malformation) und eine Hüftgelenksdysplasie müssen bei Spaziergängen, im Training und auch im Familienleben berücksichtigt werden. Wolfi kann aufgrund seiner neurologischen Erkrankung gewisse Situationen nicht immer richtig einschätzen und zu viele, gleichzeitige Außenreize können den Rüden überfordern. Deshalb sollten keine Kinder im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben. Wolfi möchte sich aber nicht einschränken lassen und genießt die Zeit mit seiner Familie bei kleineren Spaziergängen oder gemeinsamen Spieleinheiten sehr. Auch im Sozialkontakt mit Artgenossen zeigt er sich gut verträglich. Der lebensfrohe Rüde wünscht sich eine neue Familie mit Garten, die er mit seinem charmanten und herzlichen Charakter bereichern kann.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇦🇹Austria
Shelter
Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere)
Living with Wolfi
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) · Austria

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Wolfi home

What you'll need for Wolfi in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Wolfi

What life with Wolfi looks like

Wolfi is a young adult dog waiting at Sonnenhof Eisenstadt (Sonnentiere) in Austria.

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 Wolfi, answered.

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