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Adopt Aska

Mixed Breed · Female

Aska came to De Ark and was very scared at first. Everything was exciting and scary. Now that she’s been here longer, she’s starting to feel more comfortable and is even venturing out to try new things. You can tell that she doesn’t like being left behind by us, so we expect that she might have some separation anxiety. At her previous home, she could be left alone, so we expect that she will also be able to be left alone with her new owner. She is, however, a really friendly, lively dog who loves to be cuddled. The last few weeks at a temporary shelter have taught her a lot. She also showed that she is easy to train and that she really enjoys it. She is a high-energy dog, so you’ll need to make sure to keep her busy every day to burn off her energy. Aska loves a ball and swimming, and you can definitely spend her energy on these activities. She is not used to dogs, cats, or children, so we wouldn’t place her with them. For Aska, a quiet environment would be ideal. She can get a bit jumpy with a lot of noise, so a quieter area, without many other dogs, would suit her better. She is not a beginner dog, so we are looking for someone with more experience with dogs, or at least with this breed. Would you like to give Aska a new home? Please send us an email with some information about you, and we’ll see if it’s a match! Aska will participate in a training program, making an adoption possible from February 25th. Meet-and-greets are also possible in the meantime! Great that you want to adopt a pet! But are you sure you’re ready for this responsibility? Please read the animal’s description carefully before proceeding with the adoption. Having a pet is wonderful, but it also comes with many responsibilities.

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Aska kwam hier bij De Ark binnen en toen was ze erg bang. Alles was spannend en eng. Nu ze er langer zit gaat het al een stuk beter en durft ze ook weer van alles. Je merkt aan haar dat ze het niet leuk vind als ze achter gelaten wordt door ons dus we verwachten dat ze wel iets van verlatingsangst zou hebben. Bij haar vorige baas kon ze wel alleen thuis zijn, dus we verwachten dat dit ook gaat kunnen bij haar nieuwe baasje. Verder is het wel echt een leuke, vrolijke hond die van knuffelen houd. De laatste weken bij een tijdelijke opvang heeft ze veel geleerd. Hij heeft toen ook goed gemerkt dat ze makkelijk te trainen is en dat ze dit ook erg leuk vind. Het is wel een hondje met veel energie. Hierdoor moet je dus ook elke dag wel genoeg met haar doen zodat ze haar energie ook kwijt kan raken. Aska vind een bal en zwemmen erg leuk en hier kan je dus ook lekker haar energie aan spenderen. Honden, katten en kinderen is ze niet gewend en daarom zouden we haar hierbij ook niet plaatsen. Voor Aska zou een rustige omgeving heel fijn zijn. Ze kan wat overprikkeld raken van drukte, dus in een rustiger gebied, zonder veel andere honden, komt ze beter tot haar recht. Het is geen beginnershondje dus zoeken we wel iemand met wat meer ervaring met honden, of in elk geval met dit ras. Zou je Aska haar een nieuw huisje willen bieden? Stuur dan een mail naar ons met wat informatie over jullie en dan kijken we samen of dit een match is! Aska doet mee met een trainingsprogramma waardoor een eventuele adoptie pas mogelijk is vanaf 25 februari. Kennismakingen zijn wel mogelijk tussendoor! Super dat je een huisdier wilt adopteren! Maar weet je zeker dat je klaar bent voor deze verantwoordelijkheid? Lees alsjeblieft de beschrijving van het dier zorgvuldig door voordat je doorgaat met de adoptie. Een huisdier hebben is geweldig, maar het brengt ook veel verplichtingen met zich mee.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇳🇱Apeldoorn
Shelter
Dierencentrum de Ark
Living with Aska
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Aska home

What you'll need for Aska 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 Aska

What life with Aska looks like

Aska is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dierencentrum de Ark in Apeldoorn.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Aska, answered.

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