How do I contact the shelter about Bruno?

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

Can I adopt Bruno if I live in another country?

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

Border Collie · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Bruno is a handsome 9-month-old Border Collie mix who has been living with his foster family for several months but hasn't found peace there. He doesn't thrive in a household environment; it's too busy for him. They had already found a new owner, but Bruno's aggressive behavior towards other dogs and visitors turned out to be more severe than they initially thought. Bruno has experienced much turmoil and instability in his life so far. This is far from ideal, especially considering his age and breed. He needs challenges, training, and guidance. He seeks leadership and expects it from his owner. Once he knows what's expected of him, you can achieve a lot with him. On-leash, Bruno can become aggressive towards other dogs. We keep him on a muzzle in the park because he gets overstimulated by barking and may nip at your knee. However, if you keep him focused and maintain contact during walks, he listens very well. We are looking for 1 or 2 adult individuals with experience with Border Collies to adopt Bruno. We're unsure about his suitability for work, but we do know that Bruno wants to be active. If this can be done on a hobby level, it would be fantastic for him. Additionally, Bruno is a cuddly bear who loves hugs. Interested in Bruno? Contact us and include the following in your motivation: Sensitive, eager to learn, and brave when needed.

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Deze knappe verschijning heet Bruno, een jonge Border Collie kruising van 9 maanden oud. Bij het gezin waar hij de eerste maanden van zijn leven heeft gewoond kon Bruno zijn rust niet vinden. Een leven in een gezin is niet iets wat bij Bruno past, dat is veel te druk voor hem. Zij hadden daarom ook een nieuw baasje voor hem gevonden, maar Bruno’s uitvalgedrag richting andere honden en bezoek bleek heftiger dan zij in de eerste instantie dachten. Bruno heeft zoals je leest al veel meegemaakt en weinig stabiliteit gekend. Dit is verre van ideaal vooral in combinatie met zijn leeftijd maar ook het ras. Bruno heeft behoefte aan uitdaging, training en sturing. Hij zoekt begeleiding en verlangt dit van zijn baas. Als hij eenmaal weet waar hij aan toe is, kan je veel met hem bereiken. Aan de lijn kan Bruno flink uitvallen naar andere honden. Hij loopt bij ons in het park met een muilkorf omdat hij door het uitvallen te overprikkeld raakt en in je knie kan happen. Wij merken dat als je Bruno goed laat focussen en contact met hem houdt tijdens het wandelen, hij super netjes kan luisteren. Voor Bruno zijn we opzoek naar 1 á 2 volwassen personen die ervaring hebben met Border Collies. Of hij echt geschikt is voor het werk, weten we niet maar we weten wel dat Bruno graag aan de slag wil. Als dit op een hobbymatige manier mogelijk is, zou dat voor Bruno fantastisch zijn. Daarnaast is Bruno echt een knuffelbeer en vindt hij het heerlijk om knuffels te krijgen. Interesse in Bruno? Neem contact op via en vermeld in uw motivatie minstens: Help dieren zoals Bruno met medische zorg en een warm plekje. Gevoelig, leergierig en dapper als het moet.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 11 months

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Dierentehuis

Living with Bruno

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About Bruno

What life with Bruno looks like

Bruno is a large puppy/kitten border collie dog waiting at Dierentehuis in Netherlands.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇳🇱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 Bruno, answered.

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