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Adopt REX

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

Announcement of 10/3/2025 Male, 13 years old, medium size, very good character. Today we present you... Rex. Many of you already know him... He is our outstanding German Shepherd. Let's say that the life of this large dog has had high points but also many low points. He was loved and cared for, but sometimes fate plays cruel tricks and because of a serious illness that affected his human mother, he came to our animal shelter. Rex is no longer a young pup, his paws sometimes remind him that he would rather spend his days playing with a ball. Therefore, we are looking for someone who would like to adopt him, aware that he is not a large puppy anymore, but who would deserve a couch where he can take his beloved afternoon naps. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ADOPTIONS CALL US AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!

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Annuncio del 10/3/2025 Sesso: Maschio Età: 13 anni Taglia: media Carattere: buonissimo Oggi vi presentiamo… REX In tanti di voi già lo conoscono…Lui è il nostro tedescone per eccellenza. Diciamo che la vita di questo cagnolone é fatta di alti ma anche di tanti bassi. Era amato e curato, ma delle volte il destino gioca brutti scherzi e a causa di un brutto male che ha compito la sua mamma-umana, è arrivato in rifugio da noi. Rex non è più un giovincello, le sue zampotte ogni tanto lo fanno capire anche a lui che invece passerebbe ancora le giornate a giocare con la palla. Stiamo cercando pertanto qualcuno che magari voglia adottarlo consapevole del fatto che non sia più un cucciolone, ma che meriterebbe un divano sul quale fare le sue amate “siestas pomeridiane” PER INFO ED ADOZIONI CHIAMACI E PRENDI APPUNTAMENTO!

Size
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇮🇹Italy
Shelter
Casa del Cane Vagabondo
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Listed 4 days ago

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 — 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 senior mixed breed dog waiting at Casa del Cane Vagabondo in Italy.

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.

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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. Casa del Cane Vagabondo 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 — Casa del Cane Vagabondo 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 Casa del Cane Vagabondo 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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