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Gustje

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Gustje is a neutered German Spitz male, born on March 12, 2014. He is still quite playful and enjoys walking and playing; he prefers to be in the company of other dogs. He gets along well with both children and adults. Cats are no problem either. If you would like to meet this sweetheart, please send an email including information about your living situation, expectations, and a phone number.

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Gustje is een Duitse Spits, gecastreerde reu, geboren 12 maart 2014. Hij is best nog een vinnig baasje dat graag wandelt en speelt; het liefst is hij in gezelschap van andere honden. Zowel met groot als klein kan hij het perfect vinden. Ook poezen vormen geen enkel probleem. Wie graag kennis maakt met deze lieverd mag een mail sturen aan met vermelding van informatie over woon- en leefsituatie, verwachtingen en aub ook een telefoonnummer vermelden.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇧🇪Geel
Shelter
Het Dierenthuisje VZW
Living with Gustje
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Het Dierenthuisje VZW · GeelLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Geel →More dogs in Belgium →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Gustje home

What you'll need for Gustje in week one.

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  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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Gustje

What life with Gustje looks like

Gustje is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Het Dierenthuisje VZW in Geel.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Geel, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Gustje, answered.

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