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REX

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Do you know that this dog is up for adoption on the Virtual Adoption? Find out how you can help him. REX is an intervention dog who is looking for a quiet place where he can get through this uncertain time. His legal status is not yet regulated, so he needs a temporary home. For a long time, he lived completely alone on a plot of land. Without warmth, without human contact, left to his own devices regardless of the weather. He was taken from there in winter, during severe frosts. It's hard to imagine what he felt then, but one thing is certain - a warm, safe home is something he really deserves. Despite everything he has been through, REX is a very friendly dog. However, he is not a typical couch potato. He values his space and independence, a bit like a cat that walks its own paths. He will best find his way in a home that respects his boundaries and allows him to just be himself.

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Czy wiesz, że ten pies znajduje się w Adopcji Wirtualnej? Dowiedz się jak możesz mu pomóc. Rex to pies interwencyjny, który szuka spokojnego miejsca, gdzie będzie mógł przeczekać ten niepewny czas. Jego status prawny nie jest jeszcze uregulowany, dlatego potrzebuje domu tymczasowego. Przez długi czas żył zupełnie sam na działce. Bez ciepła, bez bliskości człowieka, pozostawiony sam sobie niezależnie od pogody. Został stamtąd zabrany zimą, podczas dużych mrozów. Trudno sobie wyobrazić, co wtedy czuł, ale jedno jest pewne – ciepły, bezpieczny dom to coś, na co naprawdę zasłużył. Mimo tego, co przeszedł, Rex jest bardzo przyjaznym psem. Nie jest jednak typem kanapowego przytulasa. Ceni swoją przestrzeń i niezależność, trochę jak kot chodzi własnymi ścieżkami. Najlepiej odnajdzie się w domu, który uszanuje jego granice i pozwoli mu po prostu być sobą.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇱Poland
Shelter
Schronisko Świdnica
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Listed 1 month 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 medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Schronisko Świdnica in Poland.

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 Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

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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. Schronisko Świdnica 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 — Schronisko Świdnica 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 Schronisko Świdnica 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 (PL). 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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