How do I contact the shelter about Bento?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierenasiel Crailo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bento on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Bento if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierenasiel Crailo 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 Bento 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 Bento 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 Dierenasiel Crailo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bento 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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Bento

Male · Adult · 5 years

Hi! I’m Bento, and I initially came to the shelter through a foundation. From that foundation, I was rehomed several times—but unfortunately, without success. By now, I’m almost six years old. I don’t feel at home in a house located in an ordinary residential neighborhood. I have a clear background as a herding dog, so it’s no surprise that I guard my territory with great dedication. However, I’ve now learned to be somewhat of a house dog, so I don’t always have to live outside. Actually, I’m not really a fan of rain (don’t tell anyone—I know it’s not very cool), so I’d love to have a nice, dry spot where I can lie down. Going for walks isn’t exactly my favorite pastime; I’d rather check out the fence around my property at my own pace. I’ve participated in Dutch Cell Dogs, and there they discovered that I’m actually quite eager to learn. I don’t always show it, but I do enjoy learning new things from my owner every now and then. I’m used to farm animals, but I’d prefer living without other dogs. I also don’t like sharing my home with children—not because kids aren’t okay, but because they always end up bringing friends over, and that’s where the problem lies. I’d rather stick to my own people and keep the rest of humanity nicely at arm’s length. Are you interested in getting to know me? Then please get in touch with my current caregivers by sending an email—including your phone number—so they can reach out to you.

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Hoi! Ik ben Bento en ik ben in eerste instantie in het asiel gekomen via een stichting. Vanuit die stichting was ik een aantal keer herplaatst maar helaas zonder succes. Inmiddels ben ik bijna 6 jaar oud. In een huis in een gewone woonwijk ben ik niet op mijn plaats. Ik heb een duidelijke berghonden achtergrond dus het is niet verwonderlijk dat ik mijn terrein vol overgave bewaak. Ik heb inmiddels wel geleerd om een beetje een huishond te zijn dus ik hoef niet altijd buiten te wonen. Eigenlijk ben ik geen fan van regen (niet doorvertellen want dat is niet stoer) dus een lekker droog plekje wil ik wel graag hebben om te kunnen liggen. Wandelen is niet mijn hobby. Ik check liever de omheining van mijn erf in mijn eigen tempo. Ik heb meegedaan met Dutch Cell Dogs en daar hebben ze ontdekt dat ik eigenlijk best leergierig ben. Ik laat het niet altijd merken, maar ik vindt het best leuk om af en toe nieuwe dingen te leren van mijn baas. Ik ben gewend aan boerderij dieren maar ik woon liever zonder andere honden. Ook deel ik mijn huis niet graag met kinderen. Niet omdat de kinderen niet oké zijn, maar die nemen altijd wel een keer vriendjes mee en daar zit hem dan het probleem. Ik hou het graag bij mijn eigen mensen en de rest van de mensheid houd ik keurig op afstand. Heeft u interesse om kennis met mij te komen maken? Neem dan contact op met mijn huidige personeel door een mail te sturen naar met daar in ook uw telefoonnummer zodat er contact met u opgenomen kan worden.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇳🇱Hilversum

Shelter

Dierenasiel Crailo

Living with Bento

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Dierenasiel Crailo · Hilversum

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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bento home

What you'll need for Bento in week one.

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About Bento

What life with Bento looks like

Bento is a adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Crailo in Hilversum.

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.

Hilversum, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bento, answered.

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