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George

Male · Young · 1 year

We found George as a 1-month-old pup in the forest. He had just been dumped there together with his buddy Michael. The two of them were sitting there orphaned, looking around by the box they had just crawled out of. George grew up in our shelter in the best of conditions and became a big, handsome young man. He is quite large and strong, but very social and calm. On top of that, he absolutely loves being cuddled.

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We vonden George als 1-maand oude pup in het bos. Hij was er net gedumpt samen met zijn vriendje Michael. Ze zaten beiden verweesd rond te kijken bij de doos waar ze net uit gekropen waren. George groeide in onze shelter op in de beste omstandigheden en werd een grote, knappe jongeman. Hij is behoorlijk groot en sterk, maar zeer sociaal en kalm. Hij wordt bovendien enorm graag geknuffeld.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Kruisem
Shelter
SOS Zwerfhonden
Living with George
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by SOS Zwerfhonden · Kruisem

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing George home

What you'll need for George 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 George

What life with George looks like

George is a large young adult dog waiting at SOS Zwerfhonden in Kruisem.

A 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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). Shelters often include microchipping, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract, but confirm with the shelter what is covered. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Kruisem, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting George, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about George?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SOS Zwerfhonden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw George on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt George if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SOS Zwerfhonden whether they will for George, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is George already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
SOS Zwerfhonden lists George as neutered. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SOS Zwerfhonden, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if George isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SOS Zwerfhonden about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know George 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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