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Rex

Male · Senior · 9 years

Rex is a mixed-breed dog of Jack Russell, with a determined character and many of the typical characteristics of the breed. He is already neutered and needs an experienced person who knows how to respect his space and interpret his signals. With people he knows and who have won his trust, he can be very affectionate and cuddly. However, he is unpredictable: if annoyed or forced to do something he doesn't want, he may react. He is not compatible with other dogs and is not suitable for families with children. For him we are looking for a responsible adoption, preferably as an "only child", in a quiet environment with someone who has experience with dogs with strong characters.

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Rex è un meticcio di Jack Russell, dal carattere deciso e con molte delle caratteristiche tipiche della razza. È già sterilizzato e ha bisogno di una persona esperta che sappia rispettare i suoi spazi e interpretare i suoi segnali. Con chi conosce e con chi ha conquistato la sua fiducia, sa essere molto affettuoso e coccolone. Tuttavia, è imprevedibile: se infastidito o costretto a fare qualcosa che non vuole, può reagire. Non è compatibile con altri cani e non è adatto a famiglie con bambini. Per lui cerchiamo un'adozione consapevole, meglio se come "figlio unico", in un contesto tranquillo e con qualcuno che abbia esperienza con cani dal carattere forte.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇮🇹Padova
Shelter
Canile San Francesco Padova
Living with Rex
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Canile San Francesco Padova · Padova

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Rex home

What you'll need for Rex in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is a small senior dog waiting at Canile San Francesco Padova in Padova.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇮🇹Adopting from Italy

Italian canili require adopters to sign a stewardship contract (affido) and may retain the right to verify the animal's wellbeing post-adoption. Animals are chipped and sterilized before leaving (Legge 281/91). Public canili rifugio typically waive adoption fees.

Padova, Italy browse more dogs in Italy.

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. Canile San Francesco Padova 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 — Canile San Francesco Padova 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 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 Canile San Francesco Padova 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 (IT). 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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