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Messi

Male · Adult · 6 years

Messi is one of them. His name says it all. He is super fast, playful, sometimes mischievous but oh so loving. Messi is a puppy with plenty of energy. He plays with big and small and is not afraid of the devil. What a cute and loving little man. Because he can be a bit clumsy, we prefer not to place him with very small children, or these children must be around dogs and know how to handle them. That won't bother Messi. He was born in Poland and we have seen videos of him playing very lovingly with children there. What else does Messi need? Someone who is consistent and wants to teach him a few manners. The advantage is that Messi is very smart and learns quickly. A playmate would also be nice. If he doesn't have a home, he will enjoy playing with another dog occasionally at an off-leash field. Besides, he is super loving, loves to be cuddled, and wants to be with you. He is a young, loving, clean puppy who walks well on a leash. If you are interested in Messi, fill out our form. Call: 06-50800245 or fill out the form:

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Messi is me er eentje. Zijn naam zegt al genoeg. Hij is supersnel, speels, ondeugend soms maar oh zo lief. Messi is een hondje die wel energie heeft. Hij speelt met groot en klein en is voor de duvel niet bang. Wat een leuk en lief stoer mannetje. Omdat hij nogal lomp kan zijn plaatsen wij hem liever niet bij al te kleine kinderen, of deze kinderen moeten honden gewend zijn en weten hoe ze hiermee om moeten gaan. Aan Messi zal het niet liggen. Hij is geboren in Polen en we hebben daar filmpjes van hem gezien waar hij heel lief met kindjes speelt. Wat heeft Messi verder nog nodig. Iemand die consequent is en hem nog wat regeltjes wil leren. Het voordeel is dat Messi heel slim is en snel leert. Ook een speelkameraadje zal leuk zijn. Is deze niet thuis, dan zal hij het leuk vinden om af en toe lekker met een ander hondje te spelen bij een uitlaatveld oid. Verder is hij superlief, knuffelt heel graag en wil ook graag bij je zijn. Hij is een jong, lief, zindelijk en loopt prima aan de lijn. Mocht je interesse hebben in Messi, vul dan ons formulier in huisvoordieren. nl/adoptie-intakeformulier/ Bel: 06-50800245 of vul het formulier in:

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

Stichting Huis voor Dieren

Living with Messi

✓House-trained
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Stichting Huis voor Dieren · Netherlands

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Listed 5 months ago

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About Messi

What life with Messi looks like

Messi is a large adult dog waiting at Stichting Huis voor Dieren in Netherlands.

An 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 Messi, answered.

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