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Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Adult · 4 years

Rex Breed DSH Gender Male, neutered Born Ca. 2022 Rex lived at our shelter since February 2026, having previously lived with a female dog (Rina) and sharing a run with her at the shelter. Both can be rehomed separately. Rex is very loving and open with people, and he is delighted with any attention. He also runs well on a leash outside. During dog encounters, he sometimes argues. We suspect that he had little contact with fellow animals before (except with Rina). However, Rex is very trainable and attentive. And the training exercises together with our dog training classes are already showing good results. In his previous life, Rex had probably had little movement. When he arrived at the shelter, he was very lethargic. This has improved significantly thanks to regular walks. A check-up with the vet showed that despite his young age, Rex already has moderate hip arthritis. Fortunately, his nerves and spine are not damaged. Rex is now receiving dog physiotherapy with us at the shelter, which will surely benefit him. We are looking for people who can still safely lead Rex when he has put on a few more kilos; currently, he weighs around 35 kilos. Experience with herding dogs would be a definite advantage. We do not want to place the large fellow in a small rental apartment or with small children. A home without too many stairs would be desirable. If you are interested in one of our dogs, please send us an email and share a few things that are interesting for a dog placement: experience with dogs; living situation; are there children and/or other pets in the household; how long must the dog be left alone during the day. Please provide a phone number for follow-up questions.

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Rex Rex lebte, bevor er ins Tierheim gekommen ist, mit einer Hündin (Rina) zusammen und teilt sich mit ihr auch einen Zwinger im Tierheim. Beide können aber getrennt vermittelt werden. Rex ist Menschen gegenüber sehr lieb und offen; er freut sich über jede Aufmerksamkeit. Er läuft draußen auch ganz gut an der Leine. Bei Hundebegegnungen zofft er hin und wieder. Wir vermuten, dass er früher kaum Kontakt zu Artgenossen hatte (außer zu Rina). Rex ist aber sehr gelehrig und aufmerksam. Und die Übungen zusammen mit unserer Hundeschule zeigen schon gute Wirkung.Rex hatte in seinem früheren Leben wohl nur wenig Bewegung. Als er ins Tierheim gekommen ist, ist er sehr schlecht gelaufen. Das hat sich Dank regelmäßiger Gassirunden schon deutlich gebessert. Ein Check beim Tierarzt hat gezeigt, dass Rex trotz seines jungen Alters leider bereits mittelgradige Arthrose in der Hüfte hat. Nerven und Wirbelsäule sind Gott sei Dank nicht geschädigt. Rex wird bei uns im Tierheim nun Hundephysio bekommen. Das wird ihm sicherlich gut tun. Wir suchen für Rex Menschen, die ihn auch dann noch sicher führen können, wenn er noch ein paar Kilo kräftiger geworden ist; zurzeit wiegt er ca. 35 Kilo. Erfahrung mit Schäferhunden wäre sicher von Vorteil. In eine kleinere Mietwohnung und zu kleinen Kindern möchten wir den großen Kerl nicht vermitteln. Ein Zuhause ohne allzu viele Treppen wäre wünschenswert. Bei Interesse an einem unserer Hunde schreiben Sie bitte eine Mail an und teilen Sie dabei gleich ein paar Sachen mit, die für eine Hundevermittlung interessant sind: Erfahrungen mit Hunden; Wohnsituation; sind Kinder und/oder andere Tiere im Haushalt; wie lange muss der Hund tagsüber alleine bleiben. Bitte geben Sie für Rückfragen eine Telefonnummer an.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg
Living with Rex
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →

Listed 6 months 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 large adult mixed breed cat dog waiting at Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg in Germany.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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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. Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg 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 — Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg 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 Ria-Nickel-Tierheim Homburg 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.
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