How do I contact the shelter about Charlie?

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

Can I adopt Charlie if I live in another country?

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

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Charlie is a sweet, stable, slightly stubborn, handsome, and fun-loving dog who’s about 10 years old. This handsome fellow is looking for incredibly kind people who’d like to give him a few more wonderful years of life. Charlie comes from Spain, where he’d been in a shelter for quite some time. He was the favorite among all the female dogs at the shelter, and he has an amazing, natural leadership presence. He truly stands his ground and possesses real leadership qualities—truly beautiful to see, especially at his age. Charlie is a friendly dog; he loves cuddling with you, walks nicely on the leash, enjoys going for walks, is very social with other dogs, and quickly finds contentment. During his time in the Spanish shelter, he watched many of his friends and companions leave—some were younger, others smaller or even prettier—and there was always another departure. When we saw his video, we felt he too deserved a chance at a life where he’s number one and can finally say he has his own family. So Charlie made the journey to the Netherlands, and now we get to help him find a loving home. Charlie is a happy dog—he enjoys a warm bed, a sunny spot, a nice walk, and a good cuddle. Charlie has some arthritis in his hindquarters, which is typical for an older dog. To manage this, he gets a little pain relief every day, and he’s doing just fine! He can happily share his life with another dog, though unfortunately he can’t live with cats, so a home without any feline residents would be perfect for him. We’re not placing Charlie in a young, busy household—this might be a bit too much for him. A quieter, more peaceful environment would suit him much better, and he’d absolutely love it there. If you have grandchildren visiting, that’s no problem at all—Charlie’ll be the first one to come asking for cuddles! You’re warmly invited to meet Charlie in person—then he can show you just how wonderful he really is!

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Charlie; een lieve, stabiele, tikje eigenwijze, knappe en leuke hond van ongeveer 10 jaar jong. En deze knapperd is op zoek naar hele lieve mensen die hem nog een paar mooie jaren willen bieden. Charlie komt uit Spanje, waar hij al lange tijd in de opvang zat. Hij was favoriet van alle teefjes in de opvang en hij heeft een prachtig natuurlijke leiderschap over zich. Hij staat er echt en heeft dus echte leiderscapaciteiten. Heel mooi om te zien, zeker op zijn leeftijd. Charlie is een vriendelijke hond, hij vindt het heerlijk om met je te knuffelen, loopt keurig aan de riem, gaat graag mee op stap, is heel sociaal met andere honden en is snel tevreden. Hij heeft in zijn tijd in de opvang in Spanje al veel van zijn vrienden en vriendinnen zien vertrekken, zij waren jonger bijvoorbeeld of kleiner of knapper, er was altijd weer het vertrek van iedereen. En toen wij zijn filmpje zagen, vonden wij dat ook hij een kans moest krijgen op een leven waar hij op nummer 1 staat en waar hij ook eindelijk mag zeggen dat hij een eigen familie heeft. Dus Charlie heeft de reis naar Nederland gemaakt en wij mogen hem nu helpen zoeken naar een liefdevol thuis. Charlie is een tevreden hond, hij geniet van een warme mand, een plekje in de zon, een fijne wandeling en een knuffel. Charlie heeft iets artrose in zijn achterlijf, wat past bij een oudere hond. Hiervoor krijgt hij elke dag een beetje pijnstillers en hij doet het hier goed op! Hij kan prima zijn leven delen met een andere hond, hij kan helaas niet met katten, dus een plekje zonder kat is wat hij zoekt. Wij plaatsen Charlie niet in een jong en druk gezin, dat is mogelijk wat teveel van het goede voor hem. Een rustige plek is meer geschikt voor hem en daar zal hij enorm van genieten. Als u kleinkinderen op bezoek krijgt, is dit geen enkel probleem, hij is de eerste die knuffels komt halen. U bent van harte welkom om in levende lijve kennis met Charlie te komen maken. Dan kan hij zelf laten zien hoe geweldig hij is!

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Dierenopvang Koningen

Living with Charlie

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Dierenopvang Koningen · Netherlands Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Charlie home

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About Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Dierenopvang Koningen in Netherlands.

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.

Note from the shelter: Prefers quiet homes, not suitable for young/busy families

🇳🇱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.

Netherlands, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

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