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Alphy

Male · Adult · 6 years

Alphy is a small Miniature Pinscher who arrived at our shelter after being found wandering. Despite searches, his owner unfortunately never came forward to claim him. He will now need to find a new family to write the next chapter of his story. Behind his small size is a great dog who needs time to feel fully confident. Since arriving at the shelter, Alphy has been quite stressed and can be reserved, especially when around men. He will need to be given time to adjust to his new environment without being overwhelmed. Once he feels comfortable, Alphy reveals a different side. He becomes very affectionate, loving, and close to his human, enjoying moments of bonding and the reassuring presence of the person he has attached to. He also likes going outside and enjoying time outdoors, which allows him to explore his surroundings. His compatibility with other animals, both dogs and cats, is currently unknown and will be discovered as he evolves and meets his needs. Alphy is a small dog who will need a gentle transition to a new home. The first few days will likely require patience, kindness, and understanding so he can settle in and gradually regain his confidence.

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Alphy est un petit Pinscher nain qui est arrivé chez nous après avoir été trouvé errant. Malgré les recherches entreprises, son propriétaire ne s’est malheureusement jamais manifesté pour le réclamer. C’est donc aujourd’hui auprès d’une nouvelle famille qu’il devra pouvoir écrire la suite de son histoire. Derrière sa petite taille se cache un chouette chien qui a toutefois besoin de temps pour se sentir pleinement en confiance. Depuis son arrivée au refuge, Alphy se montre encore assez stressé et peut rester sur la réserve, particulièrement lorsqu’il est en présence d’hommes. Il faudra donc savoir respecter son rythme et lui laisser le temps de découvrir son nouvel environnement sans lui en demander trop. Une fois la confiance installée, Alphy dévoile un tout autre visage. Il se montre alors très câlin, affectueux et proche de son humain, appréciant particulièrement les moments de complicité et la présence rassurante de la personne à laquelle il s’est attaché. Il aime également sortir et profiter de moments en extérieur, qui lui permettent de découvrir tranquillement ce qui l’entoure. Concernant les autres animaux, les ententes d’Alphy avec les chiens comme avec les chats restent actuellement inconnues. Elles seront donc à découvrir progressivement en fonction de son évolution et de ses besoins. Alphy est un petit chien pour lequel l’adaptation à un nouveau foyer devra se faire en douceur. Les premiers temps demanderont certainement de la patience, de la bienveillance et beaucoup de compréhension afin qu’il puisse prendre ses marques et retrouver progressivement confiance.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Cared for by Perwez) · Sans Collier

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Bringing Alphy home

What you'll need for Alphy 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 Alphy

What life with Alphy looks like

Alphy is a small adult dog waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

An 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.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Sans Collier, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alphy, answered.

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