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Rex

Rottweiler · Male · Adult · 5 years

Rex came to us after his family separated. In the beginning, the young male was overwhelmed by the situation and didn't even want to eat. He wouldn't so much as look at treats. For days he lay in the same spot in his kennel, hoping his people would come back to pick him up... Rex is such a loyal fellow. Strangers unsettle him somewhat and he is afraid. Trust is earned slowly and with patience. We are sure that people who give him the time and space he needs at first will gain a wonderful family member.

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Rex kam als aufgrund einer Trennung zu uns. Der junge Rüde war gerade in der Anfangszeit sehr überfordert mit dieser Situation und wollte nicht einmal fressen. Selbst Leckerlis hat er nicht mal angesehen. Er lag tagelang auf dem gleichen Fleck im Zwinger, in der Hoffnung, das seine Menschen ihn wieder abholen... So ein treuer Kerl ist Rex. Fremde verunsichern ihn etwas und er hat Angst. Langsam und mit Geduld erlangt man sein Vertrauen. Wir sind uns sicher, Menschen, die ihm die ihm die nötige Zeit und den Freiraum einräumen, den er sich anfangs wünscht, werden ein tolles Familienmitglied bekommen.

Size

Extra large

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇦🇹Graz

Shelter

Tierheim Arche Noah

Living with Rex

✓Good with dogs

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Listed 3 months ago

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About Rex

What life with Rex looks like

Rex is an extra-large adult rottweiler dog waiting at Tierheim Arche Noah in Graz.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇦🇹Adopting from Austria

Austrian shelters follow the federal Tierschutzgesetz framework: adopters sign a Schutzvertrag (protection contract) committing to the animal's welfare. Spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included.

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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. Tierheim Arche Noah 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 — Tierheim Arche Noah 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Tierheim Arche Noah 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 (DE). 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.