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Rex

Basset Hound · Male · Young · 1 year

Rex is a lovely young dog who is looking for a family to help him learn, grow and enjoy life. He is friendly, affectionate and loves a fuss, although he can be a little overwhelmed around new people he is very fun and affectionate. Rex enjoys meeting other dogs and loves a good run and a bit of play. He would suit a family with older, confident children who can be part of his training and help him learn when it’s time to play and when it’s time to settle. He is still learning his house manners and can become a little stressed, especially when left alone, so he will need someone who can give him time to settle and gradually build up his confidence. Rex is a bright, social and affectionate boy with plenty of potential. With patience, consistency and lots of positive experiences, we think he will make a wonderful companion. ❤️ Potential new owners would need to speak to one of our vets due to some ongoing medical considerations and potential future costs related to some conformation abnormalities he has due to his breed mix. If you have already completed our online rehoming form and would like to know more about Rex, you can e-mail our rehoming team on to register your interest.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇧London

Shelter

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Living with Rex

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is a medium-sized young adult basset hound dog waiting at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London.

A 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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rex?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rex if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Battersea Dogs & Cats Home 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rex 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 Rex 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 Battersea Dogs & Cats Home early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rex 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.