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Female · Young · 3 years

Chicka is a beautiful Mechelse shepherd female dog, 3 years old. She came to us after her house burned down, and unfortunately it was not easy to find a new home where Chicka would be welcome. Chicka is fine living inside both during the day and at night, with access to the garden. Chicka was the only pet but could get along with other dogs. Chicka loves walking but still pulls on the leash. She knows basic commands like sit and shake very well. She is housebroken and no longer chews things. She can easily stay alone for several hours. Now Chicka is looking for a new loving home. She can be tested with a dog of her own breed. She is not placed with children. Chicka is looking for people who have experience with the breed. She will only be placed with people where she can fully be part of the family and always live inside. Who can give Chicka the home she deserves?

Read original (nl)

Chicka is een prachtige Mechelse herder teef van 3 jaar oud. Ze kwam bij ons terecht na afstand, haar huisje brandde jammer genoeg af en een nieuwe woonplaats vinden waar Chicka welkom was, was jammer genoeg niet evident. Chicka is gewoon van zowel overdag als ’s nachts vrij binnen te leven met toegang tot de tuin. Chicka was enig huisdier maar zou overweg kunnen met andere honden. Chicka gaat enorm graag wandelen maar trekt hierbij wel nog aan de lijn. Ze kent haar basiscommando’s zoals zit en pootje uitstekend. Ze is zindelijk in huis en ze bijt ook niets meer stuk. Ze kon makkelijk enkele uren alleen thuisblijven. Nu mag Chicka op zoek naar een nieuw liefdevol huisje. Ze kan getest worden met een eigen hond van haar kaliber. Ze wordt niet bij kinderen geplaatst. Chicka gaat op zoek naar mensen die ervaring hebben met het ras. Ze wordt enkel geplaatst bij mensen waar ze volledig deel mag uitmaken van het gezin en altijd binnen mag leven. Wie kan Chicka het thuisje geven dat ze verdient? Kennismakingen verlopen steeds op afspraak en na het invullen van onze vragenlijst via mail. Het heeft dus geen zin om zonder afspraak langs te komen alsook niet om telefonisch contact op te nemen.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Aalst
Shelter
Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus
Living with Chicka
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus · Aalst

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Chicka home

What you'll need for Chicka 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

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

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    €20–35

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About Chicka

What life with Chicka looks like

Chicka is a young adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Sint-Hubertus in Aalst.

An young 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.

Aalst, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Chicka, answered.

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