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Zola

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Zola had a hard life. For five years he was kept on a short chain, day in, day out. One might think this would have broken him and made him averse to people, BUT the exact opposite is true. Zola is absolutely people-oriented. He would love to always be with his caregivers and watches curiously whatever they do, almost as if he wants to make up for something he missed. On walks he appears frightened, because he is not yet familiar with all these outside influences. A rural home would therefore suit him better. He likes dogs very much, depending on sympathy.

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Zola hatte es nicht leicht in seinem Leben. 5 Jahre lang wurde er an einer kurzen Kette gehalten. Tag ein, Tag aus. Man könnte nun denken, dass ihn das gebrochen hätte und er Menschen abgeneigt wäre ABER genau das Gegenteil ist der Fall. Zola ist absolut menschenbezogen. Er wäre gerne immer bei seinen Bezugspersonen und schaut immer neugierig was sie machen. Fast so, als würde er etwas verpasstes aufholen wollen. Beim Spaziergang zeigt er sich verschreckt, weil er all diese äußeren Einflüsse noch nicht kennt. Ein ländliches Zuhause würde ihm daher besser gefallen. Hunde mag er nach Sympathie sehr gerne.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇦🇹Graz

Shelter

Tierheim Arche Noah

Living with Zola

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Zola

What life with Zola looks like

Zola is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

An 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zola, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zola?: 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 Zola on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zola 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Zola 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 Zola 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 Zola 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.