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Marieke

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Marieke is a long-haired Chihuahua, born 06/10/2015. She is a huge sweetheart who is still very active despite her crooked back legs. She loves cuddling, walking, and swimming, and is super social with other dogs and cats. For Marieke, we are looking for a home where she has a garden. She was not house-trained when she arrived because she has always lived indoors and had to pee on a mat. A week after arrival, she does everything outside, but in the beginning, she needs to be guided in a new environment.

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Marieke is een Chihuahua, langharig, geboren 06/10/2015. Ze is een enorme lieverd die nog heel actief is ondanks haar kromme achterpootjes. Ze houdt naast knuffelen van wandelen, zwemmen en is super sociaal met soortgenoten en poezen. Voor Marieke opteren we voor een thuis waar ze een tuin ter beschikking heeft. Ze was niet zindelijk bij aankomst want ze heeft altijd binnen moeten leven en moest op een doek plassen. Een week na aankomst doet ze alles mooi buiten, maar in het begin moet ze uiteraard in een nieuwe omgeving begeleid worden.

Size
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Geel
Shelter
Het Dierenthuisje VZW
Living with Marieke
  • House-trained
Cared for by Het Dierenthuisje VZW · GeelLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Marieke home

What you'll need for Marieke 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 Marieke

What life with Marieke looks like

Marieke is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Het Dierenthuisje VZW in Geel.

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.

Geel, Belgium browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Marieke, answered.

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