How do I contact the shelter about Kevin?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animal Care Hungary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kevin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Kevin if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Care Hungary 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 Kevin 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 Kevin 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 Animal Care Hungary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kevin 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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Kevin

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

Kevin is a male American Staffordshire Terrier, probably born in 2023, who was wandering near a village but belonged to no one. The animal shelter of our Hungarian partner organization took him in. Before adoption, he will be neutered. He has a very friendly, playful character and is a lively boy. He enjoys petting, shows great affection and is people-oriented. He is always up for fun, enjoys activities and will love long walks in nature. He is cooperative, always ready to learn something new and is easy to motivate. Kevin would be a wonderful family dog and surely a good friend for older children. He gets along very well with female dog, but with other males it depends on the sympathy. Therefore, we recommend him as a second dog to a female dog. His behavior towards cats is unknown. He wishes for loving and active people who have enough free time to train him consistently and do not live in the middle of the city. Experience in dog ownership, preferably with this or a similar breed, should already be present. The dog has a height of 45 cm and weighs 23 kg.

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Kevin ist ein vermutlich 2023 geborener American Staffordshire Terrier Rüde, der in der Nähe eines Dorfes streunte, dort aber niemandem gehörte. Das Tierheim unserer ungarischen Partnerorganisation nahm ihn auf. Vor seiner Adoption wird er noch kastriert werden. Er besitzt ein äußerst freundliches, lustiges Wesen und ist ein temperamentvoller Bub. Streicheleinheiten genießt er, zeigt sich sehr anhänglich und menschenorientiert. Er ist für jeden Spaß zu haben, freut sich über Beschäftigung und wird ausgedehnte Spaziergänge in der Natur lieben. Er ist kooperativ, immer bereit Neues zu lernen und lässt sich leicht motivieren. Kevin wäre ein wundervoller Familienhund und sicherlich auch älteren Kindern ein guter Freund. Er versteht sich bestens mit Hündinnen, bei anderen Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie. Als Zweithund empfehlen wir ihn daher zu einer Hundedame. Sein Verhalten Katzen gegenüber ist nicht bekannt. Er wünscht sich liebevolle und aktive Menschen, die über ausreichend Freizeit verfügen, ihn konsequent erziehen und nicht mitten in der Stadt wohnen. Erfahrung in der Hundehaltung, bevorzugt mit dieser oder einer ähnlichen Rasse, sollte bereits vorhanden sein. Der Rüde hat eine Schulterhöhe von 45 cm und wiegt 23 kg.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

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Shelter

Animal Care Hungary

Living with Kevin

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with kids

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About Kevin

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Kevin is a large young adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Animal Care Hungary.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kevin, answered.

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