How do I contact the shelter about Elena?

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

Can I adopt Elena if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Stichting AAI 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 Elena 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 Elena 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 Stichting AAI early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elena 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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Elena

Female · Young · 2 years

Elena, spayed puppy, 2,5 years and 47 cm tall, foreign country. Background. Elena was rescued along with her sister Eva (also on this site) from a bad animal shelter where dogs never get a second chance. Since then, they have been taken in by a private shelter. Eva and Elena are a cute twin who both (together or separately) are looking for a nice family where they can stay forever. Character. Elena is an energetic, playful dog. She likes to play with her sister and the other dogs in the shelter. She is a bit submissive towards other dogs. Cats are exciting for her, but she could live in a home with cats. She still needs to learn to be a real house dog. For example, walking on a leash is still something she has to learn, but she is very smart and eager to learn. We are looking for an active family with dog experience that has time and space to lovingly guide Elena. Hiking boots are essential. With the right guidance, Elena will be able to grow even further into a wonderful, loyal friend for life.

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Elena, gesteriliseerd teefje, 2,5 jaar en 47 cm hoog, buitenland. Achtergrond. Elena is samen met haar zusje Eva (hier ook op de site) gered uit een slecht asiel waar honden nooit een tweede kans krijgen. Sindsdien worden ze opgevangen in een particuliere opvang. Eva en Elena zijn een schattige tweeling die allebei (samen of los van elkaar) een fijne familie zoeken waar ze voor altijd mogen blijven. Karakter. Elena is een energieke, speelse hond. Ze speelt graag met haar zusje en de andere honden in de opvang. Ze is naar andere honden een beetje onderdanig. Katten vindt ze spannend, maar ze zou wel in een huis met katten kunnen leven. Ze moet nog verder leren een echte huishond te zijn. Het aan de lijn lopen bijvoorbeeld vind ze nog wel een dingetje, maar ze is heel slim en leergierig. We zoeken voor Elena een actieve familie met hondenervaring die over tijd en ruimte beschikt haar liefdevol te begeleiden. Wandelschoenen zijn daarbij onmisbaar. Met de juiste begeleiding zal Elena nog verder uit kunnen groeien tot een heerlijke, loyale vriendin voor het leven.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇳🇱Amsterdam

Shelter

Stichting AAI

Living with Elena

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Elena

What life with Elena looks like

Elena is a large young adult dog waiting at Stichting AAI in Amsterdam.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Elena, answered.

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