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Benito

Male · Senior · 15 years

July 20, 2024: one that was found yesterday - based on the 2019 report (Benito has been with us since February 29, 2020 - Benito has suffered from severe brain atrophy since before 2019. If we had known about the report, we would not have looked for a owner until now. Now he is our permanent resident. Color: white From: Mezőkövesd Location:

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2024. július 3.: egy tegnap megtudott- 2019-es lelet alapján (Benito 2020.feb 29-e óta van nálunk - Benito már 2019 előtt ótától súlyos agysorvadásban szenved. Ha leletről tudomásunk lett volna, eddig sem gazdikereső. Igy örök lakónk. Szín: fehér Honnan: Mezőkövesd Hely: Budapest, ideiglenes befogadó

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇭🇺Hungary
Shelter
Állat és Ember Állatvédő Egyesület
Living with Benito
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Állat és Ember Állatvédő Egyesület · Hungary
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Benito home

What you'll need for Benito 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 Benito

What life with Benito looks like

Benito is a small senior dog waiting at Állat és Ember Állatvédő Egyesület in Hungary.

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 Hungary

Hungarian shelters operate at high capacity given the country's stray population. Animals leave sterilized, chipped, and with a passport. Many shelters coordinate transport to Germany, Austria, and the Nordics.

Hungary, Hungary — browse more dogs in Hungary.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benito, answered.

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