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Arty

Mixed Breed · Female

Arty is a sweet, affectionate dog who is very loved by her family. She is gentle with her trusted people and enjoys being together. She lives happily with two older children and a small Shih Tzu. Arty loves water and enjoys walks in the woods and on the beach. She easily rides in the car and also goes on vacation. She can also stay home alone for a while. A DNA test shows that Arty is mainly a mountain dog mix, with a hunting dog component. She is alert to her surroundings and quickly notices movement and sounds. With unfamiliar people, she needs time to build trust. Her new owners can guide her in this, without forcing contact.

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* voor een toelichting, lees Waarom wij terughoudend zijn met het plaatsen van onze honden bij gezinnen met jonge kinderen alstublieft. Arty woont nu prettig samen met al wat oudere kinderen en een kleine hond. Of een nieuw gezin met kinderen of andere dieren passend is, wordt per situatie zorgvuldig bekeken. Artemis, thuis liefkozend Arty genoemd, is een lieve, aanhankelijke hond die erg geliefd is bij haar gezin. Bij haar vertrouwde mensen is ze zachtaardig en geniet ze van het samenzijn. Ze woont fijn samen met twee oudere kinderen en een kleine Shih Tzu. Arty is dol op water en geniet van wandelingen in het bos en op het strand. Ze rijdt gemakkelijk mee in de auto en gaat ook mee op vakantie. Daarnaast kan ze prima een poosje alleen thuis zijn. Uit een DNA-test blijkt dat Arty voornamelijk een berghondmix is, met daarnaast een aandeel jachthond. Ze is alert op haar omgeving en merkt beweging en geluiden snel op. Bij onbekende mensen heeft ze tijd nodig om vertrouwen op te bouwen. Haar nieuwe eigenaren mogen haar daarin rustig begeleiden, zonder contact af te dwingen.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇳🇱RC Nieuwe Pekela
Shelter
Straydogs Rescue Nederland
Living with Arty
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Straydogs Rescue Nederland · RC Nieuwe PekelaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Arty home

What you'll need for Arty 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 Arty

What life with Arty looks like

Arty is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Straydogs Rescue Nederland in RC Nieuwe Pekela.

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 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.

RC Nieuwe Pekela, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arty, answered.

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