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Podenco · Male · Puppy · 11 months

Paws Patas Input June 1, 2026: This is Chance. When people found him lying by the side of the road, they held their breath. His condition was so poor that at first it was thought he had been hit by a car. He was lying there all alone, injured, exhausted, and helpless. No one knows exactly how long he had been there, but it was clear that he desperately needed help. Once at the vet, the story turned out to be different. After a thorough examination of all his injuries, it became quickly apparent that Chance was most likely attacked by a larger, other dog. His entire body was covered in open wounds. His face, ear, and various spots on his body were severely damaged. It must have been a painful and frightening experience for him. Fortunately, Chance received the care he so desperately needed. All his wounds were carefully treated and sutured. Step by step, he began to recover. Now, his wounds are fully healed, and his coat is growing back. Where once lay a pitiful bundle of a dog, we now see a happy, young dog who is fully enjoying life. Despite everything he has experienced, Chance has not lost his trust in people. He is loving, social, and cheerful, enjoys playing, and relishes attention. He also gets along well with other dogs. He walks nicely on a leash and has learned a lot in a short time. Of course, he still has much to learn, but he is smart and eager to learn. Chance has been given a second chance, and he has seized it with both paws. Now we are looking for a loving home where he can finally enjoy the life he deserves.

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Paws Patas 5 juni 2026: 4 nieuwe foto's toegevoegd. Input 1 juni 2026: Dit is Chance.Toen mensen hem langs de kant van de weg zagen liggen, hielden ze hun hart vast. Zijn toestand was zo slecht dat in eerste instantie werd gedacht dat hij was aangereden door een auto. Hij lag daar helemaal alleen, gewond, uitgeput en hulpeloos. Niemand weet precies hoelang hij daar heeft gelegen, maar het was duidelijk dat hij dringend hulp nodig had.Eenmaal bij de dierenarts bleek het verhaal waarschijnlijk anders te liggen. Toen al zijn verwondingen zorgvuldig werden onderzocht, werd al snel duidelijk dat Chance vermoedelijk was aangevallen door een andere, grotere hond. Over zijn hele lichaam zaten open wonden. Zijn gezicht, zijn oor en verschillende plekken op zijn lijf waren zwaar beschadigd. Het moet een pijnlijke en angstige ervaring voor hem zijn geweest.Gelukkig kreeg Chance de zorg die hij zo hard nodig had. Al zijn wonden werden zorgvuldig behandeld en gehecht. Stap voor stap begon hij te herstellen. Inmiddels genezen zijn verwondingen prachtig en groeit zijn vacht weer terug. Waar eerst een zielig hoopje hond lag, zien we nu een vrolijke jonge hond die weer volop van het leven geniet. Ondanks alles wat hij heeft meegemaakt, heeft Chance zijn vertrouwen in mensen niet verloren. Hij is lief, sociaal en vrolijk, speelt graag en geniet van aandacht. Ook met andere honden gaat hij goed om. Hij loopt keurig mee aan de riem en heeft in korte tijd al veel geleerd. Natuurlijk moet hij nog het nodige leren, maar hij is slim en leergierig. Chance heeft een tweede kans gekregen en die heeft hij met beide poten aangegrepen. Nu zoeken we voor hem een liefdevol thuis waar hij eindelijk kan genieten van het leven dat hij zo verdient.

Size
Age
Puppy · 11 months
Location
🇳🇱AL Ridderkerk
Shelter
description
Living with Chance
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Chance home

What you'll need for Chance 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Chance

What life with Chance looks like

Chance is a puppy/kitten podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

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 Chance, answered.

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