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Patrik

Male · Young · 1 year

Patrik is a happy, energetic four-legged bundle of joy! I love everything that moves... and even things that don't move, because you can play with those too! Running, playing, cuddling, bouncing - it all makes me so happy. My energy seems endless, so an active owner who loves going out would be perfect for me. I adore people! Big, small, with or without a cookie in hand (but with a cookie is extra fun). I greet everyone like I've known them for years, because making new friends is my specialty. And other dogs? YES, I love them! I'm social, playful and always up for a game of roughhousing. Running together is even more fun than running alone. What you should know about me: - I'm super enthusiastic. - I love attention and company. - Sitting still... I'm still practicing. - I make every day a party. Are you someone who loves a lively companion, wants to do lots of things and enjoys growing together? Then I think we're a match!

NL·Show original

Hoi! Ik zal me even netjes voorstellen (al lukt netjes me niet altijd, ik ben namelijk héél enthousias). Mijn naam is Patrik en ik ben een vrolijke, energiebom op vier poten! Ik ben gek op alles wat beweegt… en zelfs op dingen die niet bewegen, want daar kun je ook mee spelen! Rennen, spelen, knuffelen, stuiteren en daar word ik echt blij van. Mijn energie lijkt soms eindeloos, dus een actief baasje dat graag eropuit gaat, zou perfect bij mij passen. Mensen? Die vind ik fantastisch! Groot, klein, met of zonder koekje in de hand (maar mét koekje is natuurlijk extra leuk). Ik begroet iedereen alsof ik ze al jaren ken, want eerlijk: nieuwe vrienden maken is mijn specialiteit. En andere honden? YES, graag! Ik ben sociaal, speels en altijd in voor een potje ravotten. Samen rennen is tenslotte nóg leuker dan alleen. Wat je verder over mij moet weten: - Ik ben super enthousiast. -Ik hou van aandacht en gezelligheid. -Stilzitten… daar oefen ik nog op. -Ik maak van elke dag een feestje. Ben jij iemand die houdt van een vrolijke druktemaker, veel wil ondernemen en het leuk vindt om samen te groeien? Dan denk ik dat wij een match zijn!

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Patrik
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · Amsterdam

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Patrik home

What you'll need for Patrik in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Patrik

What life with Patrik looks like

Patrik is a large young adult dog waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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 Patrik, answered.

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