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Sandy

Female · Senior · 9 years

This is Sandy, a 9-year-old Mechelaar female. She was found wandering on the street, which is how our veterinarian estimated her age. Unfortunately, we have never been able to find her previous owner, so we are now looking for a new home for her. Sandy is a very kind lady who loves to cuddle with you. She knows a few commands and is very eager to learn. When you sit next to her, she likes to lie right against you to cuddle and snuggle. Sandy needs some time to adjust to a new environment and new people. Sometimes the many stimuli can be too much for her, which may manifest in redirected behavior. Sandy usually likes to stay outside on watch and keeps a close eye on the yard. Therefore, she would like to live in a house with a large garden where she can lie outside nicely. Sandy reacts quite calmly to most dogs here. However, we do not know how she behaves when she is actually together with another dog on the field. Are you interested in working with Sandy? Then fill in the application form below!

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Dit is Sandy, een Mechelaar teefje van ongeveer 9 jaar. Ze is zwervend op straat gevonden waardoor onze dierenarts haar leeftijd heeft geschat. Helaas hebben we de oude eigenaar nooit kunnen opsporen waardoor we nu opzoek gaan naar een nieuw huisje voor haar. Sandy is een ontzettend lieve dame die graag met je komt knuffelen. Ze kent een aantal commando’s en is erg leergierig. Wanneer je bij haar komt zitten ligt ze het liefste helemaal tegen je aan om lekker met je te knuffelen en te kroelen. Sandy moet in het begin even wennen aan een nieuwe omgeving en nieuwe mensen. Hierbij kan het soms voorkomen dat de vele prikkels haar wat teveel kan worden, dit kan zich uiten in redirectie. Hier staat Sandy graag buiten op de uitkijk en houdt ze de buitenplaats goed in de gaten. Zij zou dus graag een huisje willen met een grote tuin waar ze lekker buiten kan liggen. Sandy reageert vrij rustig op de meeste honden hier. Echter weten wij niet hoe zij is wanneer ze echt samen met een andere hond op de weide is. Heb jij interesse om met Sandy aan de slag te gaan, vul dan hieronder haar aanvraag formulier in!

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇳🇱Uden
Shelter
Hokazo
Cared for by Hokazo · Uden

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sandy home

What you'll need for Sandy 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Sandy

What life with Sandy looks like

Sandy is a senior dog waiting at Hokazo in Uden.

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 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.

Uden, Netherlands browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sandy, answered.

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