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Laika

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 13 years

Kruising Jack Russell / Griffon (teef) Laika is een lief en levenslustig dametje dat helaas een moeilijke periode achter de rug heeft. Na het overlijden van haar baasje nam diens zoon de zorg over, maar jammer genoeg kreeg ze daar niet de verzorging en liefde die ze verdiende. Ze kreeg slaag, nauwelijks eten en leefde in haar eigen uitwerpselen. Bij een eerste kennismaking kan Laika wat terughoudend zijn. Wie haar rustig en zacht benadert, ziet haar echter al snel openbloeien. Ondanks alles wat ze heeft meegemaakt, durft ze opnieuw vertrouwen te geven. Laat je niet misleiden door haar leeftijd: Laika is nog heel actief en gaat graag wandelen. Samen op pad gaan en uitgebreid snuffelen doet haar veel plezier. Laika kan goed overweg met andere honden en kan samenleven met respectvolle kinderen vanaf 10 jaar. Of ze met katten kan samenleven, moet nog getest worden. Een warme en stabiele thuis waar Laika zich veilig en geliefd mag voelen. Mensen die haar de tijd geven om te wennen, haar met zachtheid behandelen en nog graag met haar gaan wandelen. Na het verlies van haar baasje en de moeilijke periode die daarop volgde, verdient Laika een thuis waar ze alle zorg en geborgenheid krijgt die ze heeft moeten missen. Een plek waar ze voor altijd welkom is en volop van het leven mag genieten. Wie geeft dit lieve, actieve dametje de mooie nieuwe start die ze zo verdient?

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
VZW The Lucky Stars
Living with Laika
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by VZW The Lucky Stars · BelgiumLearn about Mixed Breed →

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Bringing Laika home

What you'll need for Laika 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 Laika

What life with Laika looks like

Laika is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at VZW The Lucky Stars in Belgium.

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.

Belgium, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Laika, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Laika?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. VZW The Lucky Stars handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Laika on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Laika if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — VZW The Lucky Stars 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Laika 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 Laika 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 VZW The Lucky Stars early rather than rehoming privately; they know Laika 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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