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Pippa

Chihuahua · Female · Senior · 9 years

I ended up in the shelter through distance. And to be honest, life in a shelter isn't exactly my favorite thing. I'm a nervous little dog who isn't easy to approach. Once I'm out of my kennel, things get a lot better. But trust has to grow with me, and that takes time. That's why I'm looking for a quiet home with people who have patience, understanding, and experience with dogs like me. Give me the chance to blossom at my own pace. Because once I trust you, you'll discover a whole different dog! ❤️ I'm used to living indoors, I'm perfectly house-trained, and I can also stay home alone. I'm not used to other dogs and cats. So I prefer a home where I can be the only princess. Kids also don't fit with me. And to be honest about my less nice sides: when I'm scared, feel threatened, or want to be left alone, I can snap. Especially with strangers or when someone comes into my bed. I can also snap at kids. My bed is my safe place and I want to be left alone there. There's also something to say about my eating habits. I used to get table scraps regularly. In the shelter, they're slowly getting me used to regular dog food, like pellets and wet food. A job that my new owners will have to work on. 😉 Who gives me the time to learn trust? I'm not looking for a busy household or a home where everything has to be perfect right away. I'm looking for people who respect my boundaries, learn to understand my body language, and give me the time to blossom at my own pace.

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Via afstand ben ik in de opvang terechtgekomen. En eerlijk? Het leven in een opvang is niet meteen mijn favoriete bezigheid. Ik ben hier een angstig hondje dat niet zo gemakkelijk te benaderen is. Eens ik uit mijn kennel ben, gaat het gelukkig al een stuk beter. Maar vertrouwen moet bij mij groeien en dat vraagt tijd. Daarom zoek ik heel bewust een rustig thuis bij mensen met geduld, begrip en ervaring met honden zoals ik. Geef mij de kans om op mijn eigen tempo open te bloeien. Want eens ik je vertrouw, ontdek je een heel ander hondje! ❤️ Ik ben gewend om binnenshuis te leven, ben perfect zindelijk en kan ook goed alleen thuisblijven. Andere honden en katten ben ik niet gewend. Ik verkies dan ook een thuis waar ik de enige prinses mag zijn. Ook kinderen passen niet bij mij. En dan nog even eerlijk zijn over mijn minder leuke kantjes: als ik bang ben, mij bedreigd voel of met rust gelaten wil worden, durf ik wel eens te happen. Zeker bij vreemde mensen of wanneer iemand in mijn mandje komt. Ook naar kindjes toe kan ik happen. Mijn mandje is mijn veilige plekje en daar wil ik graag met rust gelaten worden. Over mijn eetgewoonten valt ook nog iets te vertellen. Vroeger kreeg ik regelmatig restjes van tafel. In de opvang proberen ze mij nu stilaan te laten wennen aan gewone hondenvoeding, zoals korreltjes en natvoer. Een werkje waar mijn nieuwe baasjes dus nog wat verder mee aan de slag mogen. 😉 Wie geeft mij de tijd om vertrouwen te leren? Ik zoek geen drukke bedoening of een thuis waar alles meteen perfect moet verlopen. Wel mensen die mijn grenzen respecteren, mijn lichaamstaal leren begrijpen en mij de tijd geven om op mijn eigen tempo open te bloeien.

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇧🇪Ninove

Shelter

Dierenasiel Ninove

Living with Pippa

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Pippa

What life with Pippa looks like

Pippa is a senior chihuahua dog waiting at Dierenasiel Ninove in Ninove.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pippa, answered.

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