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Adopt Boris

Male · Senior · 11 years

Boris is a loving 11-year-old schnauzer. He came to us due to a relationship break and there were no animals allowed in the new residence. Boris is just fine living freely indoors during the day with access to a yard. At night, he slept freely indoors. Boris did not live with other animals. He did live with a little one, but that didn't work out well. Boris is housebroken and no longer chews anything. He was typically alone at home for 12 hours a day. Boris is not car-sick and does not try to escape from home or the yard. Now, Boris is looking for his golden cage. He is not placed with small children or other animals. Children from 14 years and up seem to be possible! He is seeking a home where he is not alone for 12 hours a day. Boris still enjoys his daily walks and can still comfortably walk several kilometers. Who can give Boris a warm home?. Note: this animal has a bite history.

Read original (nl)

Boris is een lief schipperke van 11 jaar oud. Hij kwam bij ons terecht vanwege een relatiebreuk en er waren geen dieren toegelaten in de nieuwe woonst. Boris is gewoon van overdag vrij binnen te leven met toegang tot een tuin. ’s Nachts sliep hij vrij binnen. Boris leefde niet samen met andere dieren. Hij leefde samen met een kindje maar dit ging niet zo goed. Boris is zindelijk in huis en bijt ook niets meer stuk. Hij was gemiddeld 12u per dag alleen thuis. Boris is niet wagenziek en probeert niet te ontsnappen uit huis of tuin. Nu mag Boris op zoek naar zijn gouden mandje. Hij wordt niet bij kleine kinderen of andere dieren geplaatst. Kinderen vanaf 14 jaar lijken ons wel mogelijk! Hij gaat op zoek naar een thuis waar hij geen 12u per dag alleen thuis is. Boris houdt nog van zijn dagelijkse wandelingen en wandelt nog met gemak enkele km’s. Wie kan Boris een warme thuis geven? Kennismakingen verlopen steeds op afspraak en na het invullen van onze vragenlijst via mail. Het heeft dus geen zin om zonder afspraak langs te komen alsook niet om telefonisch contact op te nemen.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Aalst
Shelter
Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus
Living with Boris
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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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
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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
  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

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About Boris

What life with Boris looks like

Boris is a small senior dog waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus in Aalst.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇧🇪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.

Aalst, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

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. Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus 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 — Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus 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 Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus 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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