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Mirlo

Podenco · Male · Senior · 16 years

This friendly 15-year-old veteran breaks all stereotypes: he looks like a puppy! He is a real whirlwind of joy. He is always on the go, running around... a restless soul full of energy and zest for life. He loves to move, discover and go everywhere with you. Despite his vitality, he obeys without hesitation when you ask him to stay and put him somewhere. He is a very noble and obedient dog with a big heart. With people, he is a treasure, gentle and affectionate. He gets along very well with other dogs. He also enjoys walks and all activities related to moving and discovering. This gentle old man is looking for a home where he can continue to enjoy life with pleasure, affection and companionship. Do you want to give him a happy retirement full of love and adventure? Then send an email to and we will send you the adoption procedure. Be Kind To Every Kind

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Deze vriendelijke 15-jarige (!) veteraan doorbreekt alle stereotypen: hij ziet eruit als een puppy! Hij is een echte wervelwind van vreugde. Hij is altijd in de weer, rent rond... een rusteloze ziel vol energie en levenslust. Hij houdt ervan om te bewegen, te ontdekken en overal met je mee te gaan. Ondanks zijn vitaliteit gehoorzaamt hij zonder aarzelen wanneer je hem vraagt ​​om te blijven en hem ergens neer te zetten. Hij is een zeer nobele en volgzame hond met een groot hart. Met mensen is hij een schat, zachtaardig en aanhankelijk. Hij kan uitstekend overweg met andere honden. Hij geniet ook enorm van wandelingen en alle activiteiten die te maken hebben met bewegen en ontdekken. Deze zachtaardige oude man zoekt een thuis waar hij met plezier, genegenheid en gezelschap van het leven kan blijven genieten. Wil jij hem een ​​gelukkig pensioen vol liefde en avontuur gunnen? Mail dan naar en we sturen de adoptieprocedure door. Be Kind To Every Kind

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
Dogs Behind Bars
Living with Mirlo
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Bringing Mirlo home

What you'll need for Mirlo 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

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    €20–35

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About Mirlo

What life with Mirlo looks like

Mirlo is a large senior podenco dog waiting at Dogs Behind Bars 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 Mirlo, answered.

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