Tierschutz Austria
Vienna, Austria Β· 175 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Luni + Samantha
Mixed Breed Cat Β· medium
Fundus+Freunde
Mixed Breed Cat Β· medium
Lenny + Freunde
Mixed Breed Cat Β· medium
Malki
American Staffordshire Terrier
Pheobe+Charl
Mixed Breed Cat Β· medium
Page 3 of 8 Β· 175 animals
How to adopt from Tierschutz Austria
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above β or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page β to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person β or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions β to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter β contact Tierschutz Austria directly for specifics.
About
About Tierschutz Austria
Tierschutz Austria is a dog and cat shelter based in Vienna, Austria. There are currently 15 dogs and 9 cats listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds β currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, Mixed Breed Cat, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Domestic Shorthair.
The animals currently listed at Tierschutz Austria range in age from about 1 to 13 years old. Most are medium-sized.
Adoption process
Adopting from Vienna
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Tierschutz Austria directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself β we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Austria, see our Austria import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Tierschutz Austria
Nearby
Other shelters in Austria
Tierschutz Austria is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Austria. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- Animal Care Austria β Wien (73 animals)
- Animal Spirit - Zentrum fΓΌr Tiere in Not - Dr Franz-Joseph Plank β Klamm (33 animals)
- Assisi-Hof Stockerau (1 animal)
- Hund sucht HΓΌtte (115 animals)
- KΓ€rntner Tierschutzverein Villach β Villach (29 animals)
- Landestierschutzverein Steiermark β Graz (25 animals)
- Osttiroler Tierschutzverein β Osttirol (13 animals)
- Pfotenhilfe β Lochen (10 animals)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tierschutz Austria located?
Tierschutz Austria is in Vienna, Austria.
How many animals does Tierschutz Austria have available for adoption?
Tierschutz Austria currently has 175 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 15 dogs. Plus 9 cats. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Tierschutz Austria?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Tierschutz Austria directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar β Tierschutz Austria handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Tierschutz Austria if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Tierschutz Austria typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport β common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Tierschutz Austria a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Tierschutz Austria is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Tierschutz Austria?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees β they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Tierschutz Austria directly. Typical fees in Austria cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Tierschutz Austria via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.