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Male · Young · 3 years

SHADOW was brought in together with his mother, Chica. He is a super sweet dog who loves to go for walks, but because he doesn’t get to release his energy enough, he sometimes pulls on the leash. He’s just a beautiful dog who absolutely deserves a good home. A securely fenced yard is a must for SHADOW. And people who understand that this dog needs a loving but firm upbringing with a gentle but guiding hand. Unfortunately, a lot of information about their past is not known. But there is absolutely NO aggression in this dog. That was immediately clear. CHILDREN: UNKNOWN DOGS: YES CATS: UNKNOWN SAFE :

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Shadow is samen binnengebracht met zijn moeder Chica. Het is een super lieve hond die graag gaat gaan wandelen maar doordat hij hier zijn energie te weinig kwijt kan durft hij wel eens trekken aan de lijn. Het is gewoon een prachthond die absoluut een goede thuis verdiend. Een goed afgesloten tuin is toch wel een vereiste voor Shadow. En mensen die weten dat deze hond een liefdevolle maar correcte opvoeding nodig heeft. Een zachte maar toch leidende hand. Veel informatie over hun verleden is helaas niet gekend. Maar er zit in deze hond absoluut GEEN agressie in. Dat was meteen duidelijk. KINDEREN:ONBEKEND HONDEN : JA KATTEN: ONBEKEND ZINDELIJK : JA

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Bornem
Shelter
Dierenwereldkruis VZW
Living with SHADOW
  • ✓House-trained
  • ✓Good with kids
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Cared for by Dierenwereldkruis VZW · Bornem
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Bringing SHADOW home

What you'll need for SHADOW in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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About SHADOW

What life with SHADOW looks like

SHADOW is a young adult dog waiting at Dierenwereldkruis VZW in Bornem.

An young 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 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 SHADOW, answered.

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