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Jack Russell Terrier · Female · Young · 2 years

I am Angel. A small Jack Russell with big plans. Sitting still? No idea what that is. My paws always want to run, my nose always wants to sniff, and my ears hear everything truly. As soon as I see a leash, I start jumping. Walking is not just walking for me, it's a mission. Sniffing, digging, looking, listening… there's just too much to discover outside to stay still. I'm also not exactly a quiet dog. If I hear something, see something, or find something exciting, I let everyone know it right away. A little beep, a bark, sometimes even a whole discussion. That's just a bit of what a Jack Russell like me is all about. We're smart, quick, and always busy. My head is actually never still. Before I came here to live, I had another owner. That owner couldn't take care of me anymore. I found that pretty difficult, even though I always try to act tough. Luckily, I got to come to a place where people understand that I'm not just "busy," but a dog with a ton of energy and a big heart. I need work. Not really an office job, of course, but challenges. Running, playing, sniffing, learning tricks, solving puzzles… when I can get rid of my energy, I'm the happiest dog in the world. Because a Jack Russell like me doesn't want to lie still in a crate all day. I want to live. Every minute of the day.

Read original (nl)

Ik ben Angel. Een kleine Jack Russell met grote plannen. Stilzitten? Geen idee wat dat is. Mijn pootjes willen altijd rennen, mijn neus wil altijd speuren en mijn oren horen werkelijk álles. Zodra ik een riem zie, begin ik al te springen. Wandelen is niet zomaar wandelen voor mij, het is een missie. Snuffelen, graven, kijken, luisteren… er is buiten gewoon veel te veel te ontdekken om rustig te blijven. Ik ben ook niet bepaald een stil hondje. Als ik iets hoor, zie of spannend vind, dan laat ik dat meteen weten. Een piepje, een blafje, soms een hele discussie. Dat hoort nou eenmaal een beetje bij een Jack Russell zoals ik. Wij zijn slim, snel en altijd bezig. Mijn hoofd staat eigenlijk nooit uit. Voordat ik hier kwam wonen, had ik een ander baasje. Die kon niet meer voor mij zorgen. Dat vond ik best moeilijk, ook al probeer ik altijd stoer te doen. Gelukkig mocht ik naar een plek komen waar mensen begrijpen dat ik niet zomaar “druk” ben, maar gewoon een hondje met ontzettend veel energie en een groot hart. Ik heb namelijk werk nodig. Niet echt een kantoorbaan natuurlijk, al denk ik dat ik best goed zou zijn in papier verscheuren, maar uitdagingen. Rennen, spelen, speuren, trucjes leren, puzzels oplossen… als ik mijn energie kwijt kan, ben ik het gelukkigste hondje van de wereld. Want een Jack Russell zoals ik wil niet de hele dag stil in een mandje liggen. Ik wil leven. Iedere minuut van de dag.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Angel
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Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about Jack Russell Terrier

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Angel home

What you'll need for Angel 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 Angel

What life with Angel looks like

Angel is a large young adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

An young 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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Angel, answered.

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