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Fred

Male · Adult · 5 years

Fred is found by a tourist on the Greek island of Chios. He has probably been wandering for a very long time. He has a few wounds, is (almost) blind in one eye, has leishmania and suffers from arthritis. Fred spent a month in a small cage with a veterinarian before the animal welfare officers on the island were informed. Fred is an incredibly sweet and gentle dog. He likes to be hugged but doesn't (yet) come to get his hugs. He stays calm until someone comes to him. He gets along well with the other dogs and loves to wander around quietly. Fred is an incredibly endearing dog with his crooked little legs and the beautiful expression on his face. We hope with good care and the help of medication to give Fred a few more happy years in the shelter. Fred now receives the care and love he deserves and that he has probably never had before in his life.

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Fred is door een toerist gevonden op het Griekse eiland Chios. Waarschijnlijk zwierf hij al erg lang rond. Hij had een paar wonden, is (nagenoeg) blind aan 1 oogje, heeft leishmania en heeft last van artrose. Fred heeft een maand bij een dierenarts in een kleine kooi gezeten voordat de dierenbeschermers op het eiland werden ingelicht. Fred is een ontzettend lieve en zachtaardige hond. Hij wil graag geknuffeld worden maar komt z’n knuffels (nog) niet halen. Hij blijft rustig liggen tot iemand bij hem komt. Hij kan goed met de andere honden opschieten en houdt ervan om lekker rustig rond te scharrelen. Fred is een ontzettend aandoenlijke hond met z’n kromme pootjes en de mooie uitdrukking op z’n kopje. We hopen met de goede verzorging en met de hulp van medicijnen Fred nog een paar hele goed jaren in de shelter te kunnen geven. Fred krijgt nu de zorg en liefde die hij verdient en die hij waarschijnlijk nog nooit eerder in zijn leventje heeft gehad.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
Stichting AAI
Living with Fred
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Stichting AAI · Amsterdam

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Fred home

What you'll need for Fred 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 Fred

What life with Fred looks like

Fred is a large adult dog waiting at Stichting AAI 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 Fred, answered.

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