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Pako-2

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Ursprungsland: Hungary Pako has lived at the animal shelter Kecskemét since August 22, 2024, after being found stray. It is likely he was a chained dog, which explains his neglect and the heavy collar. He was not microchipped and no one was missing him – perhaps a blessing, as he now has a chance at a better future. Capturing him was difficult; he was very mistrustful. However, with the care of the animal shelter worker Anna, Pako has made great progress. Although he is still shy at first, he builds trust with gentle words and cuddles. He shows friendliness, readiness to learn, and gets along well with other dogs in the mixed pack. Walking on a leash already works well. Pako shows territorial behavior at the shelter and only allows people he knows into his kennel. Pako seeks experienced, patient people without children who can give him security, love, and safety. He needs a quiet home, clear leadership, and time to open up. Then, he will be a faithful and grateful companion. On June 12, 2025, a volunteer, Hungarian helper wrote: "Pako has lived at the animal shelter for almost a year. He has already participated in a socialization training. During special mentor days, he went on regular walks with his mentors and kennel mates. Pako walks nicely on a leash. While he sometimes pulls slightly forward, he remains attentive and follows his mentor. It is important that he continues to meet new people and gain experiences outside of the shelter life. He gets along well with his kennel mates and lives problem-free with them. When Pako is in a fenced area, he tends to bark at people outside the fence. However, he has a very good relationship with his familiar caregivers." On October 13, 2025, a volunteer, Hungarian helper wrote: "Pako has lived at the animal shelter since August 2024. He participated in a socialization training. With great joy, we saw Pako again on the playground of the animal shelter in October 2025! He showed his trust to all mentor ladies and gentlemen. Since we had walked with him several times, he now also trusts us and not just the caregivers. It is clear that he likes us and seeks the company of people. Pako is a loving, affectionate, and friendly dog. On the playground, he walked calmly around, discovered new things, and repeatedly offered for cuddles. He showed no territorial behavior on the playground. During the walk the week before, he was with his mentor. He walks nicely on a leash, is attentive, clever, and eager to learn. During the walk, he constantly sought closeness, enjoyed being petted, and snuggled up to his companion. Important to know: In his kennel, Pako shows a pronounced protective behavior. If someone approaches his kennel, he barks and growls. However, as soon as he is on a leash, his behavior changes completely, and he allows himself to be led, enjoyed, and stroked. When he is alone, he takes on the role of the guard. However, if a familiar person he follows and trusts is by his side, he abandons this behavior and leaves the leadership to his primary caregiver." On December 8, 2025, a volunteer, Hungarian helper wrote: "Pako barks in his kennel when we mentors want to enter on mentor days. However, not as fiercely as before. We mentors know that there is no need to be afraid of him, as he likes us. We can go in and take him by the leash to go to the playground. There, he shows no territorial behavior, barks at no one, and is very friendly to all mentors. He has even shown us his belly. Pako is a very good dog." On April 23, 2026, a volunteer, Hungarian helper wrote: "Pako has lived at the animal shelter since August 2024 and participated in a socialization training. Since October 2025, we have been able to greet him and take him for walks on the playground of the animal shelter. Pako loves his caregivers and now also the mentors. In his kennel, he barks or growls only rarely when someone enters to leash him. He behaves no more differently than other dogs. The longer he has to wait to come out of his kennel, the greater his joy when someone pays attention to him. On the playground, he shows no barking or growling. He is friendly to unfamiliar mentors and actively seeks closeness, cuddles, and affection. By now, he also fetches and returns a thrown ball. He is playful, friendly, clingy, and very people-oriented. He has become a favorite of the mentors. He lives in a kennel with several other dogs and

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Ursprungsland: Ungarn Pako lebt seit dem 22.08.2024 im Tierheim Kecskemét, nachdem er herrenlos aufgefunden wurde. Vermutlich war er ein Kettenhund, was seine Verwahrlosung und das schwere Halsband vermuten lassen. Das Einfangen war schwierig, er war sehr misstrauisch, doch zum Glück gelang es, und er konnte in Sicherheit gebracht werden. Er war nicht gechipt und wurde von niemandem vermisst, vielleicht sein Glück, denn nun kann er in eine bessere Zukunft starten. Pako war am Anfang recht zurückhaltend und überfordert mit seiner neuen Lebenssituation. Mitarbeiterin Anna hatte sich seiner angenommen, und er hat tolle Fortschritte gemacht. Anfangs war es schwierig, wenn fremde Personen seinen Zwinger betreten wollten, daher mussten die Tierheimmitarbeiter Pako jeweils anleinen und ihn den Mentoren ausserhalb des Zwingers übergeben, dann war alles gut. Das hat sich mittlerweile gelegt, und die Mentoren können ihn selbst in seinem Kennel anleinen und auf den Spielplatz führen. Diese Mentortage am Samstag geniesst er sehr, eine willkommene Abwechslung zum tristen Tierheimalltag. Er holt sich von allen Mentoren, ob gross oder klein, gerne Streicheleinheiten ab, lässt sich auch mal zum Spielen animieren und ist einfach glücklich, wenn er Aufmerksamkeit und Zuwendung bekommt. Pako ist ein freundlicher, netter und kluger Vierbeiner, aber definitiv kein Anfängerhund, daher sollten seine zukünftigen Menschen bereits Hundeerfahrung haben, und es sollten besser keine Kinder im Haushalt leben. Er läuft gut an der Leine und möchte geistig wie körperlich gefordert und gefördert werden. Vielleicht hat Pako auch Spass an Agility oder anderen «Hundesachen», Hauptsache, Mensch und Hund haben eine gute Zeit zusammen. Pako lebt mit mehreren Hunden in einem Kennel, und das klappt prima. Für unseren tollen Pako suchen wir ein unternehmungslustiges und hundebegeistertes Zuhause bei netten Menschen mit einem Plan vom Leben, die gerne und viel in der Natur unterwegs sind, die Gesellschaft eines Vierbeiners schätzen, Pako eine klare, aber liebevolle Führung, Struktur und Sicherheit geben, ihn mit vielen Streicheleinheiten, Liebe, Geborgenheit und Fürsorge verwöhnen und ihm 100 % Familienanschluss bieten. Update vom 25.07.2026: Nach einem Sozialisierungstraining dürfen wir Pako an den Mentortagen auf dem Spielplatz und bei Spaziergängen erleben, und dort zeigt sich, was für ein wunderbarer Hund er ist. Er liebt seine Betreuer und inzwischen auch die Mentoren, denen er alle sein Vertrauen schenkt. Je länger er auf seinen Auslauf warten muss, desto grösser ist seine Freude, wenn sich jemand mit ihm beschäftigt. Auf dem Spielplatz ist er ruhig, aufmerksam und freundlich zu allen, sucht aktiv Nähe, Streicheleinheiten und Zuwendung und liebt es, am Bauch gekrault zu werden. Inzwischen läuft er sogar einem geworfenen Ball nach und bringt ihn zurück, er ist verspielt, anhänglich und sehr menschenbezogen, ein richtiger Liebling der Mentoren. An der Leine ist er gut führbar, und in seine Hundegruppe hat er sich gut integriert. Wichtig zu wissen: In seinem Zwinger kann Pako Schutzverhalten zeigen und bellen oder knurren, wenn sich eine fremde Person nähert. Sobald er aber an der Leine ist und einen vertrauten Menschen an seiner Seite hat, legt er dieses Verhalten vollständig ab, überlässt die Führung seiner Bezugsperson und geniesst die gemeinsame Zeit sichtlich. Ist er allein, übernimmt er die Rolle des Wächters. Pako ist reisefertig. Im Namen von Pako bedanken wir uns herzlich bei Frau Ursula Maikler für die Übernahme der Patenschaft.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇨🇭Animal Happyend
Shelter
Animal Happyend
Living with Pako-2
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Pako-2 home

What you'll need for Pako-2 in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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About Pako-2

What life with Pako-2 looks like

Pako-2 is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Happyend in Animal Happyend.

An 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.

🇨🇭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 Pako-2, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pako-2?
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 Pako-2 on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pako-2 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 Pako-2 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 Pako-2 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 Pako-2 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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