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Shelby

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Shelby was received from the Miskolc Second Chance Foundation, a male dog approximately 3 years old. Friendly by nature, he is well motivated by treats and is easy to work with. He has difficulty being alone, so when he comes out of the kennel, he initially pulls on the leash, but after some exercise, he walks calmly and more peacefully. He does not really like the company of other dogs: he does not like to play with them, usually ignores them, and is particularly disturbed if they bother him. If they bark at him, he barks back, but this behavior can be well managed with the help of a consistent owner. We do not recommend this dog for families with small children.

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BEKERÜLÉSÉNEK KÖRÜLMÉNYEI: Miskolci Második Esély Alapítványtól átvett Shelby egy körülbelül 3 éves kan kutyus. Barátságos természetű, jutalomfalattal jól motiválható, jól lehet vele dolgozni. A bezártságot nehezen viseli, ezért amikor kijön a kennelből, eleinte nagyon húz pórázon, de egy kis lefárasztás után már szépen, nyugodtabban sétál. Más kutyák társaságát nem igazán kedveli: nem szeret velük játszani, többnyire nem is foglalkozik velük, és kifejezetten zavarja, ha piszkálják. Ha megugatják, visszaugat, de egy következetes gazdi segítségével ez a viselkedés jól kezelhető. Kisgyerekes családoknak nem ajánljuk. Fontos! Kérünk, hogy csak abban az esetben jelentkezz örökbefogadónak, ha egy életre elköteleződnél és felelős állattartó vagy, akinél a kutya nem kerti dísz, hanem családtag. Vállalod, hogy költözésnél (akár külföldre, akár kertből lakásba, akár másik albérletbe) a kutyádat/macskádat, mint egy másik családtagodat viszed magaddal és gondoskodsz arról, hogy ha veled bármi történik, neki akkor is legyen biztos otthona.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇭🇺Budapest
Shelter
Rex Kutyaotthon
Living with Shelby
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
Cared for by Rex Kutyaotthon · BudapestLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Shelby home

What you'll need for Shelby 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 Shelby

What life with Shelby looks like

Shelby is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Rex Kutyaotthon in Budapest.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Does not tolerate confinement well, requires experienced handler for leash training and dog socialization

🇭🇺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.

Budapest, Hungary browse more dogs in Hungary.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shelby, answered.

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