How do I contact the shelter about Loekie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dierentehuis handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Loekie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Loekie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dierentehuis 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 Loekie 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 Loekie 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 Dierentehuis early rather than rehoming privately; they know Loekie 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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Loekie

Male · Young · 3 years

Meet Loekie, a 3-year-old Tatra Hound. His owner was unable to care for him due to personal reasons. He stayed at a boarding kennel where he had no contact with people and hardly went outside due to his behavior. His coat was dirty and matted, and he was malnourished. The first days that Loekie stayed with us, we left him alone. He seemed quite relaxed, took treats, and sought contact with us. A whole new world opened up for him. Soon enough, he challenged us to play and we were increasingly accepted. We are now at the point where we can go out with him. The character of a Tatra Hound is increasingly emerging. He is reserved with strangers, watches well, and is the sweetest outside. Once he has accepted you, he loves cuddles and attention. Introductions with women go better than with men. He also shows aggression on a leash. You need to be very confident to be able to keep him. We are looking for 1 to 2 adult individuals with experience with the breed or a similar breed for Loekie. Loekie would do great as a watchdog where he also gets interaction with his owner. Please note that once Loekie feels at home, he can react protectively to visitors. Loekie will not be placed in a residential area, apartment, or with young children. He also cannot get along with dogs and cats. Multiple introductions are needed for Loekie. Interested in Loekie? Contact us via and mention in your motivation at least: Help animals like Loekie with medical care and a warm place. Give Bella some time and she will give you her whole heart.

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Maak kennis met Loekie, een Tatrahond van 3 jaar oud. Zijn eigenaar had vanwege privé redenen geen mogelijkheid om voor hem te zorgen. Hij verbleef al die tijd bij een pension waar hij vanwege zijn gedrag geen contact had met mensen en nauwelijks buiten kwam. Zijn vacht was vies en geklit en hij was ondervoed. De eerste dagen dat Loekie bij ons verbleef hebben we hem met rust gelaten. Hij oogde gelukkig vrij relaxt, nam snoep aan en zocht contact met ons. Er ging een wereld voor hem open. Vrij snel daagde hij ons uit tot spelen en werden we steeds meer toegelaten. Inmiddels zijn we zover dat we met hem op pad kunnen. Het karakter van een Tatrahond komt steeds meer naar boven. Naar vreemden is hij gereserveerd, waakt goed en is het allerliefst buiten. Als hij je eenmaal in zijn hart heeft gesloten, houdt hij enorm van knuffels en aandacht. De introductie met vrouwen gaat beter dan met mannen. Ook aan de lijn laat hij uitvalgedrag zien. Je moet erg sterk in je schoenen staat om hem te kunnen houden. Voor Loekie zijn we op zoek naar maximaal 1 tot 2 volwassen personen die ervaring hebben met het ras of een soortgelijk ras. Loekie zou het prima doen als waakhond waar hij ook interactie krijgt met zijn eigenaar. Houd er rekening mee dat Loekie, wanneer hij zich eenmaal thuis voelt, beschermend kan reageren op bezoek. Loekie wordt niet in een woonwijk, appartement of bij jonge kinderen geplaatst. Ook met honden en katten kan hij niet mee overweg. Voor Loekie zijn er meerdere kennismakingen nodig. Interesse in Loekie? Neem contact op via en vermeld in uw motivatie minstens: Help dieren zoals Loekie met medische zorg en een warm plekje. Geef Bella even de tijd en ze geeft je haar hele hart.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Dierentehuis

Living with Loekie

✓Neutered
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Dierentehuis · Netherlands

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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Loekie home

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About Loekie

What life with Loekie looks like

Loekie is a large young adult dog waiting at Dierentehuis in Netherlands.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Loekie, answered.

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