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Erik

Pomeranian · Male · Adult · 6 years

Hoi! Ik ben Erik, een kleine maar pittige Pommeriaan reu met een groot hart. Ik ben gek op mijn mens en knuffelen is echt mijn favoriete bezigheid. Het liefst zit ik lekker dichtbij je of op schoot. Ik ben een echte waakzame kleine jongen: als ik iets hoor (zelfs de deurbel op tv!), dan laat ik dat duidelijk weten met mijn stem. Ik blaf dus graag mee, maar dat is vooral omdat ik alert ben en alles wil melden wat ik hoor. Met volwassenen ben ik meestal lief en aanhankelijk, maar ik kan schrikken van drukke of onverwachte situaties. Kleine kinderen vind ik wat spannend en drukke kinderen zijn niet echt mijn ding. Rust en duidelijkheid passen beter bij mij. Buiten ben ik een beetje een dappere man met karakter. Ik ben klein, maar voel me groot. Soms kan ik wat spanning hebben richting katten of drukke prikkels, maar ik ben goed te begeleiden en leer graag met de juiste aanpak. Aan de lijn loop ik eigenlijk heel netjes en ik laat me goed begeleiden. Oppakken, aanlijnen en verzorgen gaan prima, al vond ik borstelen ooit niet zo fijn door een nare ervaring, daar heb ik dus wat geduld en rust bij nodig. Ik eet twee keer per dag mijn natvoer en ik ben vooral niet zo van speelgoed. Ik vind aandacht en knuffels véél leuker dan speeltjes. Alleen thuis blijven en slapen gaan goed, maar ik ben het gelukkigst als mijn mens in de buurt is. Ik ben gevoelig en snel onder de indruk, dus een rustige omgeving is belangrijk voor mij.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Erik
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about Pomeranian →
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Bringing Erik home

What you'll need for Erik 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 Erik

What life with Erik looks like

Erik is a large adult pomeranian dog waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

An 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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Erik, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Erik?
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 Erik on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Erik 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 Erik 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 Erik 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 Erik 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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