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Dex is

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

2 years old. Dex had never been out of his room since he was born. He was kept in a dark room with another dog for 2 years until owner decided he does not want him. We had to catch him with a trap as Dex was so scared and even tried to bite us. Now at sanctuary he is already doing better. Enjoying a nice clean pen, good food and love from the volunteers.

Size
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Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇲🇹Marsaxlokk
Shelter
The Island Sanctuary Malta
Cared for by The Island Sanctuary Malta · MarsaxlokkLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Dex is home

What you'll need for Dex is 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Dex is

What life with Dex is looks like

Dex is is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at The Island Sanctuary Malta in Marsaxlokk.

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 Malta

The shelter typically completes the animal's vaccinations, microchipping, and pet passport before adoption. Specific fees and process details vary by shelter and country — confirm directly via the contact details in the sidebar.

Marsaxlokk, Malta — browse more dogs in Malta.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dex is, answered.

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