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Buddy

Male · Adult · 5 years

Buddy is an enthusiastic and loyal dog who becomes very attached to the people he trusts. As a typical German Spitz, he is alert, faithful, and likes to be involved in his surroundings. Once he has closed you in his heart, he likes to be close by and enjoys your company. He has a playful, lively personality and certainly brings life into the home, while at the same time needing his familiar routines. Buddy needs a low-stimulus environment where he can relax. Too much noise or unexpected situations can make him uncertain, making it difficult for him to behave well. Therefore, we are looking for a home without small children. In addition, it is important that his future owner provides clarity and structure: clear boundaries and consistent expectations help Buddy feel safe and stable.

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Buddy is een enthousiaste en aanhankelijke hond die zich sterk hecht aan de mensen die hij vertrouwt. Als typische Deutscher Spitz is hij alert, trouw en graag betrokken bij zijn omgeving. Eens hij je in zijn hart heeft gesloten, komt hij graag dichtbij en geniet hij van jouw gezelschap. Hij heeft een speelse, levendige persoonlijkheid en brengt zeker leven in huis, terwijl hij tegelijk ook nood heeft aan zijn vertrouwde routines. Buddy heeft nood aan een prikkelarme omgeving waar hij tot rust kan komen. Te veel drukte of onverwachte situaties kunnen hem onzeker maken, waardoor hij het moeilijk heeft om zich goed te gedragen. Daarom zoeken we voor hem een thuis zonder kleine kinderen. Daarnaast is het belangrijk dat zijn toekomstige eigenaar duidelijkheid en structuur biedt: heldere grenzen en consistente verwachtingen helpen Buddy om zich veilig en stabiel te voelen.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Gent
Shelter
Dierenasiel Gent
Living with Buddy
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dierenasiel Gent · Gent

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a small adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Gent in Gent.

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 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.

Gent, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Buddy, answered.

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