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Buddy

Male · Adult · 6 years

Buddy is a six-year-old German Shepherd who remains a friendly, engaged dog despite his age. He enjoys his walks and spending time with his people. Short, quiet walks are currently a good fit for him and give him the chance to enjoy the outdoors at his own pace. We've noticed that Buddy's hips are starting to cause him some trouble, so further monitoring is important to keep him as comfortable as possible. Long or intense walks are not suitable for him, and we're looking for a caregiver who will take his physical limitations into account and give him plenty of rest. Buddy came to us with Gismo after their owner passed away. Adopting them together is not required, but if you'd like to give them a home together, we're happy to discuss it with you.

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Buddy is een Duitse herder van zes jaar die ondanks zijn leeftijd nog steeds een fijne, betrokken hond is. Hij geniet van zijn wandelingen en van tijd doorbrengen met zijn mensen. Korte, rustige wandelingen passen momenteel goed bij hem en geven hem de kans om op zijn eigen tempo te genieten van de buitenlucht. Bij Buddy merken we dat zijn heupen hem stilaan parten beginnen te spelen. Verdere opvolging hiervan is dan ook belangrijk om hem zo comfortabel mogelijk te houden. Lange of intensieve wandelingen zijn daarom niet geschikt voor hem en we zoeken een baasje dat rekening wil houden met zijn fysieke mogelijkheden en hem voldoende rust gunt. Buddy kwam samen met Gismo bij ons terecht na het overlijden van hun baasje. Samen adopteren is geen vereiste, maar wie hen graag samen een thuis wil geven, kan dit zeker met ons bespreken.

Size
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Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇧🇪Gent
Shelter
Dierenasiel Gent
Living with Buddy
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Gent · Gent

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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

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    €20–35

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a 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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