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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Joseph; a beautiful, sweet, gentle, handsome and very happy guy around 7 years old. And for this sweetie we are looking for very kind people who want to offer him a future! Joseph comes from Spain, where he was very loved in the shelter. Everyone knew Joseph as the stable, kind, cuddly dog who was simply always there. And when we heard and saw on videos, we welcomed him into our shelter. So that he has a chance at a wonderful life with kind people who love him! Joseph is very social, he loves people, loves cuddling, likes to be near you, enjoys everything around him and is very social with other dogs. He understands dog language very well and would get along well with another dog. Joseph could live with a confident cat that is used to dogs. Joseph was recently placed and did well in the house! He was housebroken, well-behaved in the house, didn't damage anything and behaved perfectly! The only thing is that these people wanted to go for regular walks and he didn't always have much interest in that. After some research, it turned out that he has some arthritis and HD in one of his hips. He is now receiving pain relief and we see a completely different Joseph! He will no longer need to walk hours every day. But as long as he is happily with people, Joseph is already satisfied! For Joseph we are looking for kind people who will enjoy this guy! People who don't want to walk for hours, where he can just maybe wander around in a garden and gets plenty of attention! Then he will do his best for you.

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Joseph; een prachtige, lieve, zachtaardige, knappe en heel tevreden knul van ongeveer 7 jaar jong. En voor deze lieverd zijn wij op zoek naar hele lieve mensen die hem een toekomst willen bieden! Joseph komt uit Spanje, waar hij heel geliefd was in de opvang. Iedereen kende Joseph als de stabiele, lieve, knuffelbare hond, die er gewoonweg altijd was. En toen wij dit hoorden en ook zagen op filmpjes, hebben wij hem welkom geheten in onze opvang. Zodat hij een kans maakt op een heel fijn leven bij lieve mensen die hem geweldig vinden! Joseph is heel sociaal, hij is gek op mensen, vindt knuffelen geweldig, is graag bij je in buurt, geniet van alles om hem heen en hij is heel sociaal met andere honden. Hij begrijpt de hondentaal heel goed en hij zou prima met een andere hond samen kunnen wonen. Joseph zou samen kunnen wonen met een zelfverzekerde kat die aan honden gewend is. Joseph is even kort geplaats geweest en hij deed het in huis goed! Hij was zindelijk, braaf in huis, sloopte niks en deed het voorbeeldig! Alleen wilden deze mensen graag regelmatig stukken lopen en had hij daar niet altijd even veel zin in. Na wat onderzoek blijkt dat hij in 1 van zijn heupkoppen wat artrose en wat HD heeft. Hij krijgt hiervoor nu pijnstilling en wij zien een hele andere Joseph! Alsnog zal hij niet elke dag uren moeten lopen. Maar zolang hij maar heerlijk bij mensen is, is Joseph al tevreden! Voor Joseph zoeken wij lieve mensen die van deze knul gaan genieten! Mensen die niet uren willen wandelen, waar hij mogelijk gewoon wat in een tuin kan/mag scharrelen en waar hij gewoon veel aandacht krijgt! Dan zal hij zijn uiterste best voor je doen.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Dierenopvang Koningen
Living with Joseph
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Bringing Joseph home

What you'll need for Joseph 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 Joseph

What life with Joseph looks like

Joseph is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dierenopvang Koningen 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 Joseph, answered.

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