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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Rex is a mixed-breed dog believed to have been born in 2015, who was found straying by the road, captured, and taken in by the animal shelter of our Hungarian partner organization. He has a heart of gold, is friendly and grateful to all people who give him attention. He possesses a balanced nature, but may show some unease during his first meeting and in unfamiliar surroundings. He enjoys a soft spot and appreciates warmth, but is equally happy with cozy walks where he can read the Dog Newspaper. Rex would make a lovely family dog and would certainly be a faithful friend to older children. He gets along excellently with female dog and plays with them, while his relationship with other dogs is determined by mutual liking. Whether he knows cats and how he reacts to them is not known. For this therapy, we ask for your support, as there are many dogs in need of our help and our financial reserves are nearly depleted. He wishes for loving people who will patiently guide him into his new life, have sufficient free time, and do not live in the city center. Some experience in dog care would already be beneficial.

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Rex ist ein vermutlich 2015 geborener Mischlingsrüde, der neben einer Straße streunte, eingefangen und im Tierheim unserer ungarischen Partnerorganisation aufgenommen wurde. Er hat ein Herz aus Gold, ist zu allen Menschen freundlich und dankbar, wenn man ihm Aufmerksamkeit schenkt. Er besitzt ein ausgeglichenes Wesen, zeigt sich jedoch beim ersten Kennenlernen und in ungewohnter Umgebung möglicherweise verunsichert. Er genießt ein weiches Plätzchen und schätzt Wärme, freut sich aber ebenso über gemütliche Spaziergänge, auf denen er die Hundezeitung lesen darf. Rex wäre ein lieber Familienhund und sicherlich auch älteren Kindern ein treuer Freund. Mit Hündinnen versteht er sich hervorragend und spielt mit ihnen, bei anderen Rüden entscheidet die Sympathie. Ob er Katzen kennt, und wie er auf diese reagiert, ist nicht bekannt. Für diese Therapie bitten wir Sie um Unterstützung, denn es gibt viele Hunde, die unserer Hilfe bedürfen und unsere Geldreserven sind inzwischen fast erschöpft. Er wünscht sich liebevolle Menschen, die ihn geduldig an sein neues Leben heranführen, über ausreichend Freizeit verfügen und nicht mitten in der Stadt wohnen. Etwas Erfahrung in der Hundehaltung sollte bereits vorhanden sein.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
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Shelter
Animal Care Hungary
Living with Rex
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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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 large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Care Hungary.

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 Hungary

Hungarian shelters operate at high capacity given the country's stray population. Animals leave sterilized, chipped, and with a passport. Many shelters coordinate transport to Germany, Austria, and the Nordics.

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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. Animal Care Hungary 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 — Animal Care Hungary 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 Animal Care Hungary 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 (HU). 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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