How do I contact the shelter about Buddha?

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 Buddha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Buddha 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 Buddha 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 Buddha 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 Buddha 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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Pit Bull Terrier · Male · Senior · 9 years

Last time I got to participate in a special training session and I found it really fun! Together with my trainer, we worked on many different exercises, but the most important thing for me was being in a strange environment among many different people and also some other dogs. I showed that I am secretly really the best in the group. Apart from my wonderful gentle character, I also really want to work for and especially with my owner. Of course, when it's warmer, everything is a bit more slowly with occasional breaks in between. I gladly used those breaks. Nice cuddles with my trainer, but also the spectators of the training couldn't leave the field without an extended cuddle session. I like showing that I'm a real cuddly bear after work. I remain naturally a dog of caliber and am also really a sad fellow, so my owner must be strong in his shoes 😉 And by being strong in his shoes, I mean a fair and kind person who knows how to support me at the right moments and has insight into dog behavior and is especially positive. Working together with my new owner to bring out the best in each other is something I would really like and I am very ready for that. It's nice to be back in my own home with that understanding owner who definitely has the necessary experience with mainly positive training and can guide me when I need it. I am a bit clumsy and also a bit of a "lanky" guy, they say here. I don't know exactly what that means, but they always laugh when I run up cheerfully with my happy head. Children are not for me and I prefer to live without other pets because I am not used to it and I just like to get all the attention I deserve. Are you interested in me? Then my caretakers would appreciate an email with information about, among other things, your experience with dogs, your living and lifestyle situation, and what your expectations are for your new companion. You can email us and also please include your phone number.

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Laatst mocht ik meedoen met een speciale training en dat vond ik me toch een partij leuk! Samen met mijn trainer hebben we gewerkt aan veel verschillende oefeningen, maar het belangrijkste voor mij was om in een vreemde omgeving onder veel verschillende mensen te zijn en waar ook nog eens een aantal andere honden waren. Ik heb laten zien dat ik stiekem echt wel een beetje de beste van de groep ben. Buiten mijn geweldige zachtaardige karakter wil ik dus ook echt wel heel graag werken voor en vooral met mijn baas. Als het wat warmer is uiteraard allemaal op een wat rustiger tempo met af en toe even een pauze tussendoor. Die pauzes maakte ik dankbaar gebruik van. Lekker knuffelen met mijn trainer, maar ook de toeschouwers van de training konden niet zonder een uitgebreide knuffelsessie het veld verlaten. Ik laat graag zien dat ik een ontzettende knuffelbeer ben na gedane arbeid. Ik blijf natuurlijk een hond van kaliber en ben ook wel echt een rouwdouwer, dus mijn baas moet wel stevig in zijn schoenen staan 😉En met stevig in zijn schoenen staan bedoel ik een eerlijk en lief persoon die mij op de goede momenten weet te ondersteunen en inzicht heeft in hondengedrag en vooral positief ingesteld is. Samenwerken met mijn nieuwe baas om het beste in elkaar naar boven te halen dat zou ik zo graag willen en daar ben ik zo aan toe. Fijn weer mijn eigen huis met die begripvolle eigenaar die dus wel de nodige ervaring heeft met voornamelijk positief trainen en mij bij kan sturen als ik dat nodig heb. Lomp ben ik wel een beetje en ook een beetje een “slungelige” kerel zeggen ze hier. Wat dat precies betekend dat weet ik niet, maar ze moeten altijd lachen als ik vrolijk aan kom rennen met mijn blije hoofd. Kinderen zijn niet aan mij besteed en liever woon ik ook zonder andere huisdieren omdat ik dit niet gewend ben en ik ook gewoon graag zelf alle aandacht krijg die ik zo verdien. Heeft u interesse in mij? Dan ontvangen mijn verzorgers graag een mail met informatie over onder andere uw ervaring met honden, uw woon en leefsituatie en wat uw verwachting is van uw nieuwe huisgenoot. U kunt mailen naar en vermeld daar ook graag uw telefoonnummer bij.

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇳🇱Hilversum

Shelter

Dierenasiel Crailo

Living with Buddha

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Buddha

What life with Buddha looks like

Buddha is a senior pit bull terrier dog waiting at Dierenasiel Crailo in Hilversum.

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 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 Buddha, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Buddha?: 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 Buddha on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Buddha 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 Buddha 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 Buddha 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 Buddha 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.