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Sara

European Shorthair · Female · Adult · 6 years

Hi… uh… yeah, I’m Sara. A Pocket Bully, six years old, 20 kilos of attitude packed into a compact little package. I might look tough on the outside, but trust me: deep down, I’m more like a marshmallow sandwich—kind of unsure about how the world works. I ended up at DOA because my owner said he was “going on a really long vacation.” Well… I’m a dog, not a detective, but even I can tell that’s just an excuse. If you’re going on vacation, wouldn’t you just take your favorite Bully along? Anyway, here I am now, and honestly, it’s actually pretty cozy here. At least they’ve got snacks. But let me be clear: I’m a bit cautious around new people—not because I don’t want to like them, but because I just don’t know anymore who I can really trust. I’m really trying my best, though! First, I’ll watch from a distance, then I’ll take a tiny step closer… and sometimes I think, “No way, this one’s weird—time to beat a hasty retreat!” And that’s when I get a little naughty. Not on purpose, but hey… sometimes you just have to let someone know you’re not in the mood for any drama. And if I don’t like you, well, I just don’t like you! That’s why I’m looking for an owner who understands that I’m not going to jump into your arms as if we’ve known each other for years. Someone who thinks, “Come on, Sara—we’ll take it slow. You set the pace.” And I promise I’ll do my absolute best to get to know you. Seriously. Because once I trust you, I’m super sweet—a cuddly Bully with a funny sense of timing and a talent for making goofy faces. My new owner will just have to keep an eye out, though. Because yeah… I can be a bit naughty. Sometimes it’s because I’m insecure, and sometimes it’s just because I’m a bit of a diva. But hey, nobody’s perfect. And I’ve got a heart of gold—a heart that’s longing for a new home where I’ll feel safe, where I can grow, and where I won’t have to pretend to be tougher than I really am. Oh, and good to know: if we’re going on a date together, I’m definitely not the type to head straight home after our first meeting. I need a little more time here. Just so you know!

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Hoi… eh… ja, ik ben Sara. Pocket Bully, 6 jaar jong, 20 kilo attitude in een compact pakketje. Ik lijk misschien stoer, maar geloof me: vanbinnen ben ik een soort puddingbroodje dat niet helemaal zeker weet hoe de wereld werkt. Ik ben bij DOA terechtgekomen omdat mijn baasje zei dat hij “op een hele lange vakantie ging”. Nou ja… ik ben een hond, geen detective, maar zelfs ík weet dat dit een smoes is. Als je op vakantie gaat, neem je je favoriete Bully toch gewoon mee? Maar goed, ik ben hier nu en eerlijk gezegd is het hier best gezellig. Ze hebben tenminste snacks. Maar laat ik even duidelijk zijn: ik ben een beetje voorzichtig met nieuwe mensen. Niet omdat ik ze niet leuk wil vinden, maar omdat ik gewoon niet meer zo goed weet wie ik kan vertrouwen. Ik doe echt mijn best hoor! Ik kijk eerst even van een afstandje, dan doe ik een klein stapje dichterbij… en soms denk ik: “Nee hoor, deze is raar, wegwezen!” En dan ben ik dus een beetje stout. Niet expres, maar ja… soms moet je gewoon even laten weten dat je geen zin hebt in gedoe. En als ik je niet leuk vindt, dan vind ik je gewoon niet leuk! Daarom zoek ik een baasje dat snapt dat ik niet meteen in je armen spring alsof we elkaar al jaren kennen. Iemand die denkt: “Kom maar Sara, we doen het rustig aan. Jij bepaalt het tempo.” En dan beloof ik dat ik mijn best doe om je te leren kennen. Echt waar. Ik ben namelijk heel lief als ik je eenmaal vertrouw een soort knuffel-Bully met een komische timing en een talent voor gekke bekken trekken. Mijn nieuwe baasje moet wel een beetje opletten hoor. Want ja… ik kan stout zijn. Soms omdat ik onzeker ben, soms omdat ik gewoon een beetje een diva ben. Maar hé, niemand is perfect. En ik heb wel een hart van goud. Een hart dat graag een nieuw thuis wil, waar ik veilig ben, waar ik mag groeien, en waar ik niet hoef te doen alsof ik stoerder ben dan ik eigenlijk ben. Ohja goed om te weten. Gaan wij samen op date? Dan ben ik niet het type dat na de eerste ontmoeting meteen mee naar huis ga. Ik heb hier langer de tijd voor nodig. Dat je dit maar vats weet!

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Sara
  • Spayed
Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · AmsterdamLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Sara home

What you'll need for Sara 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 Sara

What life with Sara looks like

Sara is a small adult european shorthair dog waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Sara, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sara?
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 Sara on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara 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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