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Howie

Male · Young · 3 years

Howie arrived at the shelter as part of a seizure. His former owners had left him alone in their apartment for six days, which naturally marked this young dog upon his arrival with us. Initially very stressed, Howie needed some time to regain confidence. Over the days, he opened up to caregivers and gradually revealed his true personality: that of a deeply kind, affectionate and lively dog. Today, Howie is full of energy and particularly enjoys running in the gardens. Walks are also a real pleasure for him. Curious by nature, he likes to take time to discover his environment, sniff every scent and calmly enjoy his outings without pulling on the leash. Very close to humans, Howie eagerly seeks petting and appreciates moments of complicity. His dynamic temperament will make him an ideal companion for an active family, ready to offer him regular activities and a good quality of life. Regarding his relationships with other dogs, we do not know exactly what his past was like. However, given his behavior at the shelter, we think he could get along well with fellow dogs. A meeting at the shelter will confirm compatibility.

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Howie est arrivé au refuge dans le cadre d’une saisie. Ses anciens propriétaires l’avaient laissé seul dans leur appartement pendant six jours. Une situation particulièrement difficile qui a naturellement marqué ce jeune chien lors de son arrivée chez nous. Très stressé au départ, Howie a eu besoin d’un peu de temps pour reprendre confiance. Au fil des jours, il s’est ouvert aux soigneurs et a progressivement laissé apparaître sa véritable personnalité : celle d’un chien profondément gentil, affectueux et plein de vie. Aujourd’hui, Howie déborde d’énergie et apprécie tout particulièrement les moments passés à courir dans les jardins. Les promenades sont également un véritable plaisir pour lui. Curieux de nature, il aime prendre le temps de découvrir son environnement, de renifler chaque odeur et profite calmement de ses sorties sans tirer en laisse. Très proche de l’humain, Howie recherche volontiers les caresses et apprécie les moments de complicité. Son tempérament dynamique en fera un compagnon idéal pour une famille active, prête à lui offrir des activités régulières et une belle qualité de vie. Concernant ses relations avec les autres chiens, nous ne connaissons pas précisément son passé. Toutefois, au vu de son comportement au refuge, nous pensons qu’il pourrait tout à fait s’entendre avec des congénères. Une rencontre au refuge permettra de confirmer les compatibilités.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Sans Collier
Shelter
Perwez)
Living with Howie
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Perwez) · Sans Collier

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Howie home

What you'll need for Howie 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
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    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

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Howie

What life with Howie looks like

Howie is a young adult dog waiting at Perwez) in Sans Collier.

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 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.

Sans Collier, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Howie, answered.

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