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Lotus

Old English Sheepdog · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

This is Lotus: a cat estimated to be around 6 years old. She was found on the street, and her condition was not too good. We don't know her past, but it's clear that she hasn't always had it easy. After her discovery, she went through a period of struggling. She, for example, had a case of muscle inflammation. Thanks to proper care, rest, and medical support, she is now happily recovered. She feels better, eats a bit better, and is ready for a new chapter in her life. Besides her previous health issues, she has permanent tear tracks under both eyes. Likely, her tear ducts are not fully developed, causing the tears to overflow and stream down her cheeks. This results in what is known as "overstroomoogjes." For her eyes, little special care is needed. It's sufficient to clean her eyes about 3 to 4 times a week with sterile water. Additionally, Lotus is a loving girl. She can be a bit shy at first, but secretly enjoys being gently stroked. With an overstroomoogje, the tears are not adequately drained through the tear duct, causing them to flow down the cheek. This is often caused by an old tear duct blockage, such as from a herpes infection (a form of cold sore). As long as the tears are clear and watery, sometimes with a rust-brown tinge from the pigment porphyrine, and the inside of the eyelid is not red, nothing else needs to be done except occasionally wiping away the tears. If the drainage becomes green or yellow, the inside of the eyelid turns redder, or she starts squinting, it's wise to consult a vet. This could indicate an eye infection that requires treatment. Despite her medical history, this is an absolutely loving cat ready for her own home. We are looking for a loving place where she gets the attention, rest, and care she deserves.

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Dit is Lotus: een poesje van naar schatting 6 jaar oud. Ze werd gevonden op straat en haar conditie was niet al te best. Haar verleden kennen we niet, maar duidelijk is dat ze het niet altijd gemakkelijk heeft gehad. Na haar vondst heeft ze een periode wat gesukkeld. Zo heeft ze onder andere een alvleesklierontsteking doorgemaakt. Dankzij de juiste verzorging, rust en medische begeleiding is ze inmiddels gelukkig weer goed opgeknapt. Ze voelt zich beter, eet weer wat beter en is klaar voor een nieuw hoofdstuk in haar leven. Naast haar eerdere gezondheidsproblemen heeft ze blijvende traanstrepen onder beide ogen. Waarschijnlijk zijn haar traanbuizen niet aangelegd, waardoor het traanvocht onvoldoende kan worden afgevoerd en over de wangetjes wegstroomt. Dit veroorzaakt zogenoemde “overstroomoogjes”. Naast al deze dingen, heeft ze ook nog de pech gehad dat haar pootje geamputeerd moest worden. Dus loopt ze nu rond met 3 pootjes en heeft ze er weinig last van. Ze zou heel blij zijn met een afgezet balkon of kleine tuin om een frisse neus te halen. Voor haar oogjes is weinig speciale zorg nodig. Het is voldoende om de oogjes ongeveer 3 tot 4 keer per week schoon te maken met steriel water. Verder is Lotus een lief meisje. Ze kan in het begin wat verlegen zijn, maar stiekem geniet ze wel als ze lekker geaaid wordt. Bij een overstroomoogje wordt het traanvocht onvoldoende afgevoerd via de traanbuis, waardoor het over de wang wegloopt. Dit wordt vaak veroorzaakt door een oude verlittekening van de traanbuis, bijvoorbeeld als gevolg van een herpesinfectie (een vorm van niesziekte). Zolang het traanvocht helder en waterig blijft – soms met een roestbruine verkleuring door de kleurstof porfyrine – en de binnenkant van het ooglid niet rood is, hoeft er verder niets te gebeuren behalve het af en toe wegvegen van de traantjes. Wordt de uitvloeiing echter groen of geel, wordt de binnenkant van het ooglid roder of gaat ze met haar oog knijpen, dan is het verstandig om een dierenarts te raadplegen. Dit kan namelijk wijzen op een oogontsteking die behandeling nodig heeft. Ondanks haar medische verleden is dit een ontzettend lief poesje dat helemaal klaar is voor een eigen thuis. We zoeken voor haar een liefdevolle plek waar ze de aandacht, rust en zorg krijgt die ze verdient.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇳🇱Breda
Shelter
Dierenopvangcentrum Breda
Living with Lotus
  • Neutered
Cared for by Dierenopvangcentrum Breda · BredaLearn about Old English Sheepdog

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lotus home

What you'll need for Lotus 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Lotus

What life with Lotus looks like

Lotus is a small adult old english sheepdog dog waiting at Dierenopvangcentrum Breda in Breda.

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 Lotus, answered.

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