How do I contact the shelter about Donna?

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

Can I adopt Donna if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam 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 Donna 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 Donna 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 DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam early rather than rehoming privately; they know Donna 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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Dachshund · Female · Young · 1 year

Hi… I'm a teckel dametje and I find the world sometimes a bit exciting. Maybe you know me already! That could be the case. After all, I've been on the DOA website before and had a lot of applications, but unfortunately, my best match wasn't there yet! So take my story seriously and who knows, you might be my new companion! There's a lot I still don't understand. Sounds like coughing or sneezing can suddenly make me jump. Then I look at you, as if to ask: "What was that again?" Everything is still new to me, and sometimes a bit overwhelming. After all, I haven't experienced much in my life. When I first arrived here, I didn't even know how to walk on a leash. But now I'm learning step by step, and I'm actually quite proud of that. But new things remain exciting. Putting on a harness or being leashed? Pooh… sometimes I just want to disappear. Or I make a silly jump, just because I don't know what to do with that tension. When it all gets too much, I run. Back and forth, along the edge, as if I'm trying to get the pressure off my body. This can happen on a playfield, but maybe also in a garden when I hear things I can't see. But… if you give me some time, something beautiful happens. Once the ice has cracked a little and I get to know you, I become your little friend. I really do. Then I come closer cautiously, and show you how much I really am. I'm looking for someone who is patient. Someone who doesn't push me, but helps me to discover the world calmly at my own pace. At my own pace. Because deep down, I really want to… I just need to learn that it's safe. Will you help me with that?

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Hoi… ik ben een teckeldametje en ik vind de wereld soms best een beetje spannend. Misschien kom ik je bekend voor! Dat kan kloppen. Ik ben namelijk eerder op de site van DOA geweest en heb echt veel aanmeldingen gehad, maar helaas zat mijn beste match er nog niet tussen! Neem mijn verhaal dus vooral goed door en wie weet ben ik jouw nieuwe maatje! Er is veel wat ik nog niet zo goed begrijp. Geluiden zoals hoesten of niezen kunnen mij ineens laten schrikken. Dan kijk ik je aan, alsof ik vraag: “Wat was dat nou weer?” Alles is voor mij nog nieuw, en soms ook een beetje overweldigend. Ik heb namelijk niet zoveel meegemaakt in mijn leven. Toen ik hier kwam, wist ik niet eens hoe ik aan de lijn moest wandelen. Dat leer ik nu stapje voor stapje, en daar ben ik eigenlijk best trots op. Maar nieuwe dingen blijven spannend. Een tuigje omdoen of aangelijnd worden? Poeh… dan wil ik soms het liefst even verdwijnen. Of ik maak een gek sprongetje, gewoon omdat ik niet zo goed weet wat ik met die spanning moet. Als het me allemaal even te veel wordt, ga ik rennen. Heen en weer, langs de rand, alsof ik de drukte uit mijn lijf probeer kwijt te raken. Dat kan gebeuren op een speelveld, maar misschien ook wel in een tuin als ik dingen hoor die ik niet goed kan zien. Maar… als je me de tijd geeft, gebeurt er iets moois. Als het ijs eenmaal een beetje gebroken is en ik je leer kennen, dan word ik jouw vriendinnetje. Echt waar. Dan kom ik voorzichtig dichterbij, en laat ik zien hoe lief ik eigenlijk ben. Ik zoek iemand die geduldig is. Iemand die mij niet pusht, maar mij helpt om de wereld rustig te ontdekken. Op mijn tempo. Want diep van binnen wil ik heel graag… ik moet alleen nog leren dat het veilig is. Wil jij me daarbij helpen?

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇳🇱Amsterdam

Shelter

DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam

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About Donna

What life with Donna looks like

Donna is a young adult dachshund dog waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Donna, answered.

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