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BODHI

Male · Young · 3 years

Meet this handsome Mechelse/Tervuurse shepherd. BODHI came to the animal shelter together with his companion Rozie through a rescue. Therefore, we don't know much about their past. In the animal shelter, we notice that he is a sensitive, sometimes rather nervous boy who still has to explore the world. Everything is new for him and sometimes naturally a bit exciting. But... give him some time and you will get a very people-oriented, devoted friend in return. He really wants to be with you and becomes strongly attached to his people. For this handsome dog, we are therefore looking for a quiet and stable family without small children. A home where he can be part of the family. A golden basket where he can grow at his own pace. People with time, patience, experience, and a consistent but gentle approach are essential. Someone who wants to accompany BODHI and discover the world together in a positive way. A securely fenced yard is important so that BODHI can safely release his energy and also calm down. If a quiet introduction is possible, he can be tested with other dogs. Are you the person who wants to give him a chance to bloom? Then you will get a loyal friend for life. CHILDREN: NO SMALL CHILDREN DOGS: TO TRY CATS: UNKNOWN HEALTHY:

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Maak kennis met deze knappe Mechelse/Tervuerense herder. Bodhi kwam samen met zijn maatje Rozie via inbeslagname in het asiel terecht. Hierdoor weten we niet veel over hun verleden. In het asiel merken we dat hij een gevoelige, soms wat nerveuze jongen is die nog volop de wereld moet ontdekken. Alles is nieuw voor hem en soms natuurlijk een beetje spannend. Maar ….geef hem even de tijd en je krijgt er een ontzettend mensgerichte, aanhankelijke vriend voor terug. Hij wil heel graag bij je zijn en hecht zich sterk aan zijn mensen. Voor deze knapperd zoeken we dus een rustig en stabiel gezin zonder kleine kinderen. Een thuis waar hij deel mag uitmaken van het gezin. Een gouden mand waar hij op zijn tempo kan groeien. Mensen met tijd, geduld, ervaring en een consequente maar zachte aanpak zijn essentieel. Iemand die Bodhi wil begeleiden en samen op een positieve manier de wereld wil ontdekken. Een goed omheinde tuin is belangrijk zodat Bodhi veilig zijn energie kwijt kan en tevens tot rust zal komen. Mits een rustige introductie kan hij getest worden met andere honden. Ben jij die persoon die hem de kans wil geven om open te bloeien? Dan wacht jou een trouwe vriend voor het leven. KINDEREN: GEEN KLEINE KINDEREN HONDEN : UIT TE PROBEREN KATTEN: ONBEKEND ZINDELIJK : JA

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Bornem
Shelter
Dierenwereldkruis VZW
Living with BODHI
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenwereldkruis VZW · Bornem

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing BODHI home

What you'll need for BODHI in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 BODHI

What life with BODHI looks like

BODHI is a small young adult dog waiting at Dierenwereldkruis VZW in Bornem.

An young 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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Bornem, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting BODHI, answered.

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