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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Dan, a young male estimated to be one year old, jumped into the arms of his rescuer, Dan, who regularly does odd jobs at the shelter. He was left at the road to the shelter, along with two other dogs. When he was found, he did not hesitate: he literally jumped into the arms of Dan. The two other dogs ran away and have not been seen since. Dan was lucky. By seeking the safety of two arms, he ended up in a place where he is no longer left to his fate. Now Dan can look for the next chapter in his life: a home of his own and people with whom he can stay. We hope we can book a one-way ticket to the Netherlands for him soon, so he can finally experience what it is like to live in a loving home.

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* voor een toelichting, lees Waarom wij voorzichtig zijn met het plaatsen van buitenlandse honden bij gezinnen met kleine kinderen alstublieft. Informatie: Dan sprong letterlijk in de armen van zijn redder, Dan is een jonge reu van naar schatting één jaar oud. Hij werd achtergelaten bij de weg naar het asiel, samen met nog twee andere honden. Toen hij daar werd gevonden, aarzelde hij geen moment: hij sprong letterlijk in de armen van Dan, die regelmatig klusjes doet bij het asiel. En zo kreeg dit lieve hondje meteen zijn naam. De twee andere honden renden helaas weg en zijn daarna niet meer gezien. Dan had meer geluk. Door zelf de veiligheid van twee armen op te zoeken, belandde hij op een plek waar hij niet langer aan zijn lot wordt overgelaten. Nu mag Dan op zoek naar het volgende hoofdstuk in zijn leven: een eigen thuis en mensen bij wie hij voortaan wél mag blijven. We hopen dat we voor hem snel een enkele reis naar Nederland kunnen boeken, zodat hij eindelijk mag ervaren hoe het is om in een liefdevol thuis te wonen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱RC Nieuwe Pekela
Shelter
Straydogs Rescue Nederland
Living with Dan
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Straydogs Rescue Nederland · RC Nieuwe PekelaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Dan home

What you'll need for Dan 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 Dan

What life with Dan looks like

Dan is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Straydogs Rescue Nederland in RC Nieuwe Pekela.

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 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.

RC Nieuwe Pekela, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dan, answered.

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