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Puma

Female · Senior · 10 years

Ras: Canis Vulgaris Geboortedatum: 22/09/2015 Geslacht: teef Steriel: ja Zindelijk: ja Kan alleen blijven: ja, maar niet van harte Kan mee in de auto: ja Andere honden: ja, rustige Katten: ja Kinderen: ja, + 12j Hey liefhebbers van vintage en antiek 😉 Wie een compagnon-de-route wil om de lege dagen te vullen met een knuffelmie… zoek niet verder! Puma is een taaie tante uit Tanzania, maar is ondertussen al heel lang gewend aan ons Belgisch klimaat. Rustig, berekend, maar enthousiast voor een dagelijkse uitstap en de definitie van HONDstrouw. Met een paar medische issues die perfect onder controle zijn met een pilletje en een maandelijks spuitje, is deze lieve snoet nog tot heel wat in staat en heeft ze best nog wat jaren te gaan! Kleine onvoorspelbare kids zijn niet haar ding (begrijpelijk), maar wie haar rust respecteert, krijgt een liefdevolle blik terug 🙂 Ben jij nog kwiek genoeg om dagelijks een toer te gaan wandelen? Geen klein(e)-kinderen die dagelijks de tent op stelten zetten? Nood aan een reden om het huis uit te komen en bereid om een overvloed aan aandacht en liefde te geven (en te krijgen)? Laat maar weten via de gekende kanalen !

Size
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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇧🇪Belgium
Shelter
vzw Helping Dogs
Living with Puma
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Puma home

What you'll need for Puma 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 Puma

What life with Puma looks like

Puma is a senior dog waiting at vzw Helping Dogs 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 Puma, answered.

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