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Maximus

Dachshund · Male · Adult · 5 years

Maximus, a charming Dachshund, was found wandering the streets of Kecskemét, Hungary, on July 11, 2026, and reported to the local animal shelter. Fortunately, he was brought in safely and not run over. A microchip check came up empty, and no one reported him missing. It's always shocking how many people don't care about their dogs. Maximus deserves owners who are serious about him and he can always rely on. Now, Maximus is hopefully "behind bars" waiting for a new chance and loving people who he can give his heart to and who will never leave him. Maximus is a friendly, nice, lively, and dear four-legged friend, but also typical Dachshund, with great self-confidence and courage. And sometimes a big mouth. He needs rules, structure, and a framework in which he can develop, but where he is also shown the boundaries. His new two-legged friends should have a plan for life and give him loving but consistent guidance. He loves petting and would like more of it, also attention, affection, and people who are there for him, he would never miss. Walking on a leash is already quite good, it is certainly still expandable and his new owners should enjoy teaching him the rest of the dog multiplication table lovingly. Will the well-known Dachshund stubborn head come to the fore? Maximus would not mind mental and physical activity if he were to calm down. And what undiscovered talents are slumbering in him, his new owners can find out. Maximus gets along with his fellow dogs so far and is currently (August 24, 2026) being integrated into a dog group. For our great Maximus, we are looking for a dog-experienced and adventurous home where he gets a lot of variety, can enjoy exciting walks, romp around with dog buddies and dash across meadows and fields, and cuddle up in his own bed. Many pets, a lot of love, security, enough rest phases, a clear leadership, and the world is fine for Maximus again. Who will go through thick and thin with Maximus? Maximus can travel from around the beginning/middle of September 2026 if he has found a home or foster home.

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Der bezaubernde Maximus wurde am 11.7.2026 an einer Strasse in Kecskemét herrenlos umherirrend gefunden und dem Menhely gemeldet. Zum Glück konnte er unversehrt ins Tierheim gebracht werden und kam nicht unter die Räder….. Bei der Chipkontrolle wurde man nicht fündig und niemand hat ihn als vermisst gemeldet. Es ist schon immer wieder erschreckend, wie vielen Menschen ihr Hund egal ist. Maximus hat definitiv Besitzer verdient, welche es ernst mit ihm meinen und auf welche er sich immer verlassen kann. Nun wartet Maximus hoffnungsvoll „hinter Gittern” auf eine neue Chance und auf liebe Menschen, welchen er sein Herz schenken darf und welche ihn nie mehr im Stich lassen. Maximus ist ein freundlicher, netter, munterer und lieber Vierbeiner, aber auch typisch Dackel, mit grossem Selbstbewusstsein und Mut. Und manchmal einer grossen Klappe. Er braucht daher Regeln, Struktur und einen Rahmen, in dem er sich entfalten kann, wo ihm aber auch die Grenzen aufgezeigt werden. Seine neuen Zweibeiner sollten einen Plan vom Leben haben und ihm eine liebevolle, aber konsequente Führung geben. Streicheleinheiten mag er sehr und hätte gerne mehr davon, auch Aufmerksamkeit, Zuwendung und Menschen, welche für ihn da sind, möchte er nie mehr missen. An der Leine laufen klappt schon ganz gut, ist sicherlich noch weiter ausbaubar und seine neuen Dosenöffner sollten Freude daran haben ihm noch liebevoll den Rest vom Hundeeinmaleins beizubringen. Ob da mal der bekannte Dackelsturkopf zum Vorschein kommt? Über geistige wie körperliche Auslastung hätte Maximus bestimm nix einzuwenden wenn er dann in Ruhe angekommen ist. Und welche unentdeckten Talente in ihm schlummern, dürfen dann seine neuen Besitzer herausfinden. Mit seinen Artgenossen versteht sich Maximus soweit gut und wird aktuell (24.8.2026) in eine Hundegruppe integriert. Für unseren tollen Maximus suchen wir ein hundeerfahrenes und unternehmungslustiges Zuhause, wo er viel Abwechslung bekommt, spannende Spaziergänge geniessen darf, mit Hundekumpels rumtoben und über Wiesen und Felder flitzen kann und sich gemütlich in sein eigenes Bettchen kuscheln darf. Dazu viele Streicheleinheiten, viel Liebe, Geborgenheit, genügend Ruhephasen, eine klare Führung und die Welt ist für Maximus wieder in Ordnung. Wer geht mit Maximus durch dick und dünn? Maximus kann ab ca. Anfang/Mitte September 2026 reisen, wenn er ein Zuhause oder eine Pflegestelle gefunden hat.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Maximus
  • Microchipped
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Bringing Maximus home

What you'll need for Maximus 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 Maximus

What life with Maximus looks like

Maximus is a adult dachshund dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

An 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maximus, answered.

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