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JOY

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 11 years

Joy seeks a warm home 🐾 Joy came to us because her owner could no longer care for her due to health issues. Despite this big change, Joy remains a cheerful and sweet lady who is ready to open her heart again to a new family. Don't be fooled by her age, because Joy is still surprisingly fit. She enjoys the company of people immensely and is happiest when close to her trusted individuals. A pat, a kind word, or just being together makes her happy. She is not very good at walking yet, so we are teaching her in the shelter. For Joy, we are looking for a loving home where she can spend her golden years in peace and comfort. In return, you get a loyal, grateful friend who still has a lot of love to give. If interested, please fill out the form:

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Joy zoekt een warme thuis 🐾 Joy kwam bij ons terecht omdat haar baasje door gezondheidsproblemen niet langer voor haar kon zorgen. Ondanks deze grote verandering blijft Joy een vrolijke en lieve dame die klaar is om haar hart opnieuw open te stellen voor een nieuw gezin. Laat je niet misleiden door haar leeftijd, want Joy is nog steeds verrassend fit. Ze geniet enorm van het gezelschap van mensen en is het liefst dicht bij haar vertrouwde personen. Een aai, een vriendelijk woord of gewoon samen zijn maakt haar al gelukkig. Wandelen kent ze niet goed dit zijn we aan het aanleren in het asiel. Voor Joy zoeken we een liefdevolle thuis waar ze haar gouden jaren in alle rust en comfort mag doorbrengen. In ruil krijg je een trouwe, dankbare vriendin die nog heel wat liefde te geven heeft. Bij interesse gelieve het formulier in te vullen:

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Menen
Shelter
Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes
Living with JOY
  • Spayed
Cared for by Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes · MenenLearn about Chihuahua

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing JOY home

What you'll need for JOY in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 JOY

What life with JOY looks like

JOY is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at Dierenasiel De Knuffelpootjes in Menen.

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.

Menen, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting JOY, answered.

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