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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Bats is an incredibly soft and loving dog. He enjoys snuggling up against you, lying comfortably by the wood stove, and he alternates between his two favorite spots: the couch and his bed. He is also very playful and often brings his favorite ball to challenge you to play. He is interested and curious and wants to be everywhere. Bats is watchful; at home, he barks at passing people, but this can be managed. In the yard, he is a bit more alert than indoors; he also barks at other barking neighbors' dogs and strange sounds. For more information, contact Stichting Dierenopvang Hengelo Zilverstraat 30 7554 NH Hengelo 46.75.18.812 RSIN:

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Bats is een ontzettend zachtaardige en lieve hond. Hij vindt het fijn om tegen je aan te zitten, lekker bij de houtkachel te liggen en hij varieert tussen zijn 2 vaste plekken: de bank en zijn mand. Ook is hij heel speels en komt regelmatig met zijn favoriete bal bij je om je uit te dagen tot spel. Hij is geïnteresseerd en nieuwsgierig en is graag overal bij. Bats is waaks; in huis slaat hij bijvoorbeeld aan op langslopende mensen, is hierin wel te sturen. In de tuin is hij nog wat alerter dan binnen; hier slaat hij ook aan op onder andere blaffende buurhonden en vreemde geluiden. Voor meer informatie Stichting Dierenopvang Hengelo Zilverstraat 30 7554 NH Hengelo 46 .75.18.812 RSIN: 812610908 Ik zoek een dier Steun ons Ons opvangcentrum Dierenpension Gevonden dieren Katten huiskamer Dier in nood Word vrijwilliger Nieuws Contact © 2026 Stichting Dierenopvang Hengelo Gerealiseerd door Mediakanjers

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇳🇱Hengelo
Shelter
Dierenopvang Hengelo
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Bringing Bats home

What you'll need for Bats 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 Bats

What life with Bats looks like

Bats is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dierenopvang Hengelo in Hengelo.

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 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.

Hengelo, Netherlands browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bats, answered.

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