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Male · Adult · 4 years

Ben, neutered male, 4 years old, approximately 55 cm tall, weighs 27 kg, from abroad. Background: Until the end of May 2025, Ben lived on the streets until he was hit by a car and left with a broken leg. Our contact found him there and took him to the vet. Ben had the misfortune that after surgery he received incorrect medication from the vet, resulting in a chronic kidney problem. Therefore, Ben must continue to eat special food for good kidney function. Character: Ben is a very sweet, social and friendly dog towards people. Even in Romania, where people often dislike stray dogs, he was very popular on the streets because of his kindness. He often walked with children to school and everyone on the street found him lovely. He lived alone, not in a pack. He goes with our contact to school when she teaches about animal welfare and loves being among the children. Ben does not really need other dogs. If he meets them on the street, he's fine as long as they leave him alone. Walking is fun for him, but playing doesn't have to be. He prefers all the attention and cuddles from his owner. He is used to living in a city. We are looking for a loving home for Ben, preferably with children

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Ben, gecastreerde reu, 4 jaar, ca. 55 cm hoog, weegt 27 kg, buitenland. Achtergrond. Tot eind mei 2025 leefde Ben op straat tot hij aangereden werd door een auto en werd achtergelaten met een gebroken poot. Onze contactpersoon vond hem daar en nam hem mee naar de dierenarts. Ben heeft de pech gehad dat hij na de operatie verkeerde medicijnen heeft gekregen van de dierenarts, wat resulteerde in een chronisch nierprobleem. Ben moet daarom speciale brokken blijven krijgen voor een goede nierfunctie. Karakter. Ben is een heel lieve, sociale en vriendelijke hond naar mensen toe. Zelfs in Roemenie, waar mensen vaak een hekel hebben aan straathonden, was hij heel geliefd op straat vanwege zijn vriendelijkheid. Hij wandelde vaak met kinderen mee naar school en iedereen op straat vond hem lief. Hij leefde alleen, niet in een roedel. Hij gaat mee met onze contactpersoon naar school als zij lessen geeft over dierenwelzijn en vindt het geweldig om onder de kinderen te zijn. Ben heeft niet echt behoefte aan andere honden. Als hij ze tegen komt op straat vindt hij dat prima, zolang ze hem maar met rust laten. Wandelen vindt hij gezellig, maar echt spelen hoeft niet zo nodig. Hij heeft liever alle aandacht en knuffels van zijn baasje. Hij is gewend om in een stad te leven. Wij zoeken voor Ben een liefdevol thuis, liefst met kinderen of waar regelmatig kinderen over de vloer komen, maar geen andere huisdieren. Bij baasjes die hem speciale brokken (t.b.v. een goede nierfunctie) willen geven en van tijd tot tijd controle bij de dierenarts. En vooral veel knuffels en liefde.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
Stichting AAI
Living with Ben
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting AAI · Amsterdam

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Ben home

What you'll need for Ben 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Ben

What life with Ben looks like

Ben is a large adult dog waiting at Stichting AAI in Amsterdam.

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 Ben, answered.

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