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Zitta

Female · Senior · 13 years

Zita is a initially skeptical female dog. She keeps her distance from strangers and is suspicious of unfamiliar people. Zita enjoys cuddling with her owner and also obeys basic commands. She walks nicely on a leash, but barks at cyclists or other dogs. In her "free time" she likes to stroll through the exercise yard and sniff around. In the summer she digs small holes and lies in the cool earth. She then dozes there for hours before she starts to pay attention again to who is approaching her enclosure. She likes dogs depending on her sympathy, but no other animals. Zita will not be placed with children.

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Zitta ist eine zuerst skeptische Hündin. Sie halt Abstand zu Fremden und ist bei unbekannten Menschen skeptisch. Zitta kuschelt mit ihrer Bezugsperson gerne und hört auch auf die Grundkommandos. Sie geht recht brav an der Leine, pöbelt aber Radfahrer oder andere Hunde an. In ihrer "Freizeit" schlendert sie gerne durch den Auslauf und beschnüffelt die Gegend. Im Sommer gräbt sie kleine Mulden und legt sich in die kühle Erde. Stundenlang döst sie dort dann vor sich hin, eher sie wieder brav aufpasst, wer sich ihrem Gehege nähert. Sie mag Hunde je nach Sympathie, aber keine anderen Tiere. Zitta wird nicht zu Kindern vermittelt.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇦🇹Graz
Shelter
Tierheim Arche Noah
Living with Zitta
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Arche Noah · Graz

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Zitta home

What you'll need for Zitta in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Zitta

What life with Zitta looks like

Zitta is a large senior dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇦🇹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.

Graz, Austria browse more dogs in Austria.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zitta, answered.

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