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Mixed Breed · Male

A young, extremely energetic, terrier-type boy. He ran around slimly, unfortunately he didn't have a chip, so his owner hasn't shown up yet. A lovely little dog, but he can climb over the fence, through the kennel bars, because he always wants to go out. He takes walks rather clownishly, but it's certainly necessary to provide at least that much for his activity needs. We are looking for a home with a large area, where the fence is secure against climbing. We don't know how he would behave with other animals, but it's not ruled out that he could be suitable as a herding dog. Neutered.

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egy fiatal, roppant energikus, sinka fajta fiúcska. Karcsán szaladgált, sajnos, chip nem volt benne, eddig gazdája nem jelentkezett érte. Aranyos kutyuska, de átmászik a kerítésen, kennel rácsán, mert állandó mehetnékje van. A sétát elég bohókásan űzi, de a mozgásigényéhez legalább ennyit biztosítani kel,. Olyan gazdit keresünk, ahol nagy a terület, mászásbiztos a kerítés. Nem tudjuk, állatokkal hogyan viselkedne, de terelőkutyának nem kizárt, hogy alkalmas lenne. Ivartalanított.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇭🇺Hungary
Shelter
Gazdátlan Kutya Alapítvány
Living with ROCCO
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing ROCCO home

What you'll need for ROCCO 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About ROCCO

What life with ROCCO looks like

ROCCO is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gazdátlan Kutya Alapítvány in Hungary.

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 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 ROCCO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ROCCO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Gazdátlan Kutya Alapítvány handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw ROCCO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ROCCO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Gazdátlan Kutya Alapítvány 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 ROCCO 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 ROCCO 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 Gazdátlan Kutya Alapítvány early rather than rehoming privately; they know ROCCO 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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