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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

friendly, loving, cuddly The handsome Mexx arrived with a few friends from Smeura not long ago. All his traveling companions have already found their homes, but Mexx is still searching. To be honest, we weren't sure how to place him for a while, but now we realize that Mexx is something special, but in a nice way. One can see that he didn't really know how to live with humans before and often doesn't know how to behave—simply because he never learned. Mexx is slowly learning what is appropriate and what isn't. When he can't assess a situation, he might revert to a kind of puppy behavior just to be safe, because he simply doesn't know what else to do. With dog companions, he is more secure, but even here he sometimes has some translation issues, so to speak. But he is very adaptable and makes no difference between males and females. Mexx would benefit greatly from a very confident dog buddy, but this is not a must. His humans, however, should be really sure. He has a lot of potential to become a great companion, but one should definitely have dog experience and empathy to help him develop in the right way. Mexx is cuddly, already does well on a leash, and enjoys walks very much. In the enclosure, he is quiet and likes to retreat when he has the chance, as the constant hustle and bustle here stresses him out, so he is still quite thin. He needs a home with not too much chaos, and children would overwhelm him. Whether he knows or likes cats, we unfortunately cannot test. Anyone who wants to meet the handsome fellow can contact his matchmaker.

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freundlich, lieb, verschmust Der hübsche Mexx kam vor einer Weile mit eine paar Freunden aus der Smeura zu uns. Alle seine Reisekollegen haben ihr Zuhause bereits gefunden, nur Mexx sucht noch. Zugegeben: auch wir wussten eine ganze Weile nicht, wie wir ihn einordnen sollten, doch inzwischen ist uns klar, dass Mexx etwas besonders ist, aber eben auf die nette Art. Man merkt ihm an, dass er das Zusammenleben mit Menschen vorher nicht wirklich kannte und oftmals nicht weiß, wie er sich verhalten soll - er hat es einfach nie gelernt. Mexx lernt hier langsam, was "sich schickt" und was nicht. Wenn er eine Situation nicht einschätzen kann, legt er sicherheitshalber einfach mal wieder eine Art Welpenverhalten an den Tag, weil er einfach nicht weiß, was er sonst tun soll. Mit Hundekollegen ist er sicherer, hat aber auch hier manchmal leichte Übersetzungsprobleme ;-) Aber er ist sehr verträglich und macht auch keine Unterschiede zwischen Männlein und Weiblein. Mexx würde von einem sehr souveränen Hundekumpel profitieren, dies ist aber kein Muss. Seine Menschen hingegen sollten wirklich sicher sein. Er hat eine Menge Potenzial ein toller Begleiter zu werden, dafür sollte man jedoch in jedem Fall über Hundeerfahrung und Empathie verfügen um ihn hier auf die richtige Art zu fördern und fordern. Mexx ist verschmust, geht bereits gut an der Leine und genießt die Spaziergänge sehr. Im Zwinger zeigt er sich ruhig und zieht sich gern zurück, wenn er die Gelegenheit dazu hat, dieser ständige Trubel hier stresst ihn zusehends, so dass er immer noch recht dünn ist. Er braucht ein Zuhause, wo nicht allzuviel Unruhe ist, Kinder würden ihn überfordern. Ob er Katzen kennt und mag können wir leider nicht testen. Wer den hübschen Kerl kennenlernen möchte, kann sich hierzu gerne an seine Vermittlerin wenden.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Essen
Shelter
4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt
Living with Mexx
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Mexx home

What you'll need for Mexx 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 Mexx

What life with Mexx looks like

Mexx is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt in Essen.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Mexx, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Mexx?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Mexx on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Mexx if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt 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 Mexx 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 Mexx 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 4animals e.V. — Hundeauffangstation HASt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Mexx 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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