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Labrador Retriever · Male · Adult · 8 years

Boris is a sweet, affectionate 8-year-old Labrador Retriever who loves to be close to his owner and people. Unfortunately, Boris' owner is ill and has been admitted to a nursing home. Now, the owner's daughter is taking care of Boris as best she can, but she can't keep him there due to circumstances. That's why we're looking for a new, best home for this beautiful boy! Boris is a house pet who loves to be close to his owner. He doesn't sleep in a crate or bed, but prefers to lie on a rug under the table near his owner. He seeks his owner out for attention, but he can also take a nap and sleep well. Except when it's time to eat, then Boris gets restless and wants to be there. Boris can't climb stairs, he doesn't like

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Naam: Boris Ras: labrador retriever Geslacht: reu Geboortedatum: 10 april 2018 Stamboom: nee Kan bij honden: ja Kan bij katten: ja Kan bij kinderen: ja Zindelijk: ja Kan loslopen: nee Kan in de auto: jaBoris is een lieve, aanhankelijke labrador retriever van 8 jaar, die graag in de buurt is van zijn baas en mensen. Helaas is het baasje van Boris ziek en inmiddels opgenomen in een verzorgingstehuis. Nu zorgt de dochter van het baasje zo goed als ze kan voor Boris, maar daar kan hij wegens omstandigheden niet blijven helaas. Vandaar dat we op zoek zijn naar een nieuwe, beste mand voor deze mooie jongen!Boris is in huis een lieverd die graag in de buurt van zijn baasje is. Hij ligt niet in een bench of mand, maar het liefst op een kleed onder de tafel in de buurt van het baasje. Die zoekt hij heel graag op voor aandacht, maar hij kan ook goed zijn rust pakken en lekker slapen. Behalve als er gegeten wordt, dan is Boris onrustig en wil er graag bij zijn. Boris kan niet traplopen, hij vindt

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Zino
Living with Boris
  • House-trained
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Zino · NetherlandsLearn about Labrador Retriever

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Boris home

What you'll need for Boris 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 Boris

What life with Boris looks like

Boris is a adult labrador retriever dog waiting at Stichting Zino in Netherlands.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Boris, answered.

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