How do I contact the shelter about Harry?

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

Can I adopt Harry if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — DOC Oldenzaal 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 Harry 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 Harry 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 DOC Oldenzaal early rather than rehoming privately; they know Harry 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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Harry

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Harry's life began sadly. Along with his three sisters, he was found by the side of the road. The puppies were lost and confused next to their deceased mother, who had been hit by a car. They wouldn't leave her side because she was all they knew and everything they had. Fortunately, our rescuer came across them. Of course, she couldn't leave the four little ones there and took them directly to the safety of the rescue organization. There, they received the care, warmth, and protection they desperately needed. Harry stayed in the shelter for a while and has developed into a happy, social, and affectionate young dog. It seems he was able to find peace after what he experienced. Dogs are lucky to live so much in the present moment. Meanwhile, this handsome boy has left for the Netherlands and is now staying with us at the shelter. He loves people and especially the volunteers. As soon as they are around, Harry doesn't know how fast he can get there. Excitedly, he tries to attract attention, hoping for a pat, a hug, or a kind word. You notice that he likes being close to people and thoroughly enjoys their attention. Harry also gets along well with other dogs. He loves playing with his sisters and the other puppies in the shelter. He is social, friendly, and knows how to behave among other dogs. If another dog doesn't want to play, Harry respects that without problems. That's why he gets on well with everyone and easily makes friends. Harry is a sweet, social, and happy young dog who is ready for the next step in his life. A handsome boy with a fine character, who wants nothing more than a home of his own where he can continue to grow and become part of a family.

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Het leven van Harry begon op een verdrietige manier. Samen met zijn drie zusjes werd hij gevonden langs de kant van de weg. Daar zaten de pups verloren en verward naast hun overleden moeder, die was aangereden. Ze weken niet van haar zijde, want zij was alles wat ze kenden en het enige wat ze hadden. Gelukkig kwam onze rescuer hen tegen. Natuurlijk kon ze de vier kleintjes daar niet achterlaten en nam ze hen direct mee naar de veiligheid van de rescueorganisatie. Daar kregen ze de zorg, warmte en bescherming die ze zo hard nodig hadden. Harry verbleef een tijdje in de opvang en heeft zich ontwikkeld tot een vrolijke, sociale en aanhankelijke jonge hond. Wat hij heeft meegemaakt, lijkt hij een plek te hebben kunnen geven. Honden leven gelukkig veel meer in het hier en nu. Inmiddels is deze knappert vertrokken naar Nederland en verblijft hij nu bij ons in de opvang. Hij is dol op mensen en vooral op de vrijwilligers. Zodra zij in de buurt zijn, weet Harry niet hoe snel hij erbij moet zijn. Enthousiast probeert hij aandacht te trekken, in de hoop op een aai, een knuffel of een vriendelijk woord. Je merkt aan alles dat hij graag bij mensen in de buurt is en volop geniet van hun aandacht. Ook met andere honden gaat Harry uitstekend om. Hij speelt graag met zijn zusjes en de andere pups in de opvang. Hij is sociaal, vriendelijk en weet goed hoe hij zich tussen andere honden moet gedragen. Wil een andere hond niet spelen, dan respecteert Harry dat zonder problemen. Daardoor gaat hij met iedereen prettig om en maakt hij gemakkelijk vriendjes. Harry is een lieve, sociale en vrolijke jonge hond die klaar is voor de volgende stap in zijn leven. Een knappe jongen met een fijn karakter, die niets liever wil dan een eigen thuis waar hij verder mag opgroeien en onderdeel mag worden van een gezin. Harry is een reutje met een geschatte geboortedatum van 15 december 2025. Naar verwachting zal hij uitgroeien tot een hond van ongeveer 45 à 50 centimeter hoog.

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Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

DOC Oldenzaal

Living with Harry

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About Harry

What life with Harry looks like

Harry is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at DOC Oldenzaal in Netherlands.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Harry, answered.

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