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Jabba

Male · Adult · 7 years

Jabba came to us from another shelter, where he had been placed after being seized. He was severely overweight, and it was clear that the previous caregivers had not taken good care of him. At that shelter, he also displayed avoidance behavior toward other dogs and occasionally toward people. Unfortunately, since he’d been at the other shelter for quite some time, he was scheduled to be euthanized. Fortunately, Jabba is now safely with us and is getting the chance he deserves. With us, Jabba shows that he needs clear guidance and direction: without it, he can become overstimulated and find it difficult to settle down. However, with calm and consistent leadership, he behaves nicely around other dogs and quickly learns to relax. He also walks well alongside various people and even joins groups of other dogs on walks. At home, Jabba thrives on structure and clear boundaries and rules. He feels comfortable knowing exactly what to expect, which helps him truly unwind. For his well-being, we do not place him with cats. He would make a great companion for a calm and confident female dog. He gets along well with older children (from about 14 years old), as long as they treat him respectfully and appropriately and understand his boundaries. We’re looking for active, enterprising people who are confident in their own abilities, have experience with dogs such as the Belgian Shepherd, and can provide him with the calm energy and stability he so desperately needs. With the right guidance, Jabba will develop into a loyal, stable dog who loves nothing more than enjoying life together with his people. Important characteristics of Jabba are: Energy level: High Intelligence: Low Self-confidence: Average Self-awareness: Low Persistence: High When adopting a dog, it’s important that your own scores on these traits are equal to or higher than those of the dog you wish to adopt, ensuring a good match. Breed: Belgian Shepherd Gender: Male – neutered Date of birth: November 10, 2018 Commands: Sit, stay, come here, crate, remain, calm, kennel, no House-trained: Yes Health check: Vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed Can travel by car: Yes If you can’t adopt Jabba but still want to support him, click here and become a sponsor today!

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Jabba is bij ons terecht gekomen vanuit een ander asiel, waar hij na een inbeslagname was geplaatst. Hij had ontzettend overgewicht en de mensen hadden duidelijk niet goed voor hem gezorgd. Hij vertoonde bij deze mensen ook uitvalgedrag naar andere honden en af en toe naar mensen. Helaas omdat hij al langere tijd op bij het andere asiel zat, stond hij ingepland om ingeslapen te worden. Gelukkig is Jabba nu veilig bij ons en krijgt hij de kans die hij verdient. Bij ons laat Jabba zien dat hij duidelijke begeleiding en sturing nodig heeft: zonder, kan hij overprikkeld raken en is het moeilijk voor hem om zijn rust te pakken. Met rustige en consequente aansturing gaat hij echter netjes langs andere honden en kan hij ook sneller ontspannen. Hij kan ook prima met verschillende mensen lopen, en loopt ook al met groepen andere honden mee. In huis heeft Jabba veel baat bij structuur en duidelijke grenzen en regels. Hij vindt het fijn om te weten waar hij aan toe is en komt dan echt tot rust. Voor zijn welzijn plaatsen wij hem niet bij katten. Met een rustige en zelfverzekerde teef zou hij goed samen kunnen wonen. Hij kan goed samenleven met oudere kinderen (vanaf ongeveer 14 jaar), zolang zij op een respectvolle en passende manier met hem omgaan en zijn grenzen begrijpen. Wij zoeken voor hem actieve, ondernemende mensen die stevig in hun schoenen staan, ervaring hebben met honden zoals de Mechelse Herder en die hem de rustige energie en houvast kunnen geven die hij nodig heeft. Bij de juiste begeleiding zal Jabba zich ontwikkelen tot een trouwe, stabiele hond die niets liever wil dan samen genieten van het leven. Belangrijke kenmerken van Jabba zijn: Energielevel: Hoog Intelligentie: Laag Zelfvertrouwen: Gemiddeld Zelfbewustzijn: Laag Vasthoudendheid: Hoog Het is bij een adoptie belangrijk dat je zelf in de kenmerken hoger dan of gelijk aan de hond die je wil adopteren scoort, om ervoor te zorgen dat er een passende match uit kan voortvloeien. Ras: Mechelse Herder Geslacht: Reu - gecastreerd Geboortedatum: 10-11-2018 Bevelen: Zit, af, kom hier, mand, blijf, rustig, bench, nee Zindelijk: Ja Keuring: Gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd Kan mee in de auto: Ja Kan je Jabba niet adopteren, maar wil je hem wel steunen? Klik hier en word nu sponsor!

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Animals Faith
Living with Jabba
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Stichting Animals Faith · Netherlands

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Jabba home

What you'll need for Jabba 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
  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 Jabba

What life with Jabba looks like

Jabba is a adult dog waiting at Stichting Animals Faith in Netherlands.

An 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 Jabba, answered.

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