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Mixed Breed Β· Male Β· Senior Β· 9 years

Meet Rex🐾 Age: 13/05/2017 Breed: German Pinscher Gender: Male Sterile: Yes Description: Rex was brought to the vet for euthanasia due to aggression. The vet didn't want to euthanize him and could convince the owner to give him up. Behavior & Personality: Rex is not an aggressive dog, but a timid dog who may snap out of fear if approached too roughly. He is currently in foster care and does great with other dogs and animals. What is Rex looking for? A quiet home without children. Can live with other dogs and animals. Rex stays in a foster home, so please don't schedule an online appointment but email us! Animal type: Dog Gender: Male Age: 13/05/2017

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🐾 Maak kennis met Rex🐾 Leeftijd: 13/05/2017 Ras: Duitse pincher Geslacht: Reu Steriel: Ja Beschrijving: Rex werd bij de dierenarts gebracht voor euthanasie wegens agressie. De dierenarts wou hem niet euthanaseren en kon het baasje overtuigen hem af te staan. Gedrag & Persoonlijkheid: Rex is helemaal geen agressieve hond, maar een onzeker hondje die wanneer je hem te bruusk benaderd wel zou durven happen uit angst. Hij zit momenteel in opvanggezin en doet het hier heel goed met de andere honden en dieren. Wat zoekt Rex? Een rustige thuis zonder kinderen. Kan met andere honden en dieren. Rex verblijft in een opvanggezin, gelieve dus geen online afspraak in te plannen maar ons te mailen! Soort dier: Hond Geslacht: Mannelijk Leeftijd: 13/05/2017

Size
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Age
Senior Β· 9 years
Location
πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺBelgium
Shelter
Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst
Living with Rex
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Good with dogs
  • βœ“Good with kids
Cared for by Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum ZemstΒ Β· BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed β†’
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Bringing Rex home

What you'll need for Rex in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst in Belgium.

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.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺAdopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

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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. Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” 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 β€” Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst 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 β€” 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 β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Pootjesparadijs Dierenopvangcentrum Zemst 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 (NL). Translation is imperfect β€” 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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