- How do I contact the shelter about Shiva?
- Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SOS Zwerfhonden handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shiva on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
- Can I adopt Shiva if I live in another country?
- Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SOS Zwerfhonden whether they will for Shiva, what they require (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 Shiva already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
- SOS Zwerfhonden lists Shiva as spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SOS Zwerfhonden, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
- What happens if Shiva isn't the right fit?
- Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SOS Zwerfhonden about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shiva 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.
