How do I contact the shelter about Shiva?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. DOC Oldenzaal 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?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — DOC Oldenzaal 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 Shiva 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 Shiva 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 DOC Oldenzaal 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.

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Shiva

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Shiva, a happy and social girl, was found with her sisters in the Alentejo region of Portugal. They were alone on an isolated spot, and it is suspected that someone abandoned them there. Fortunately, help arrived and we were able to take them away from the state shelter. Shiva spent some time at our rescue partner's facility in Portugal before coming to the Netherlands. She is now safe with us and can grow up as a puppy should. And she does so with full conviction. Shiva is a cheerful, social and open-minded girl. Whatever happened in her young life, it seems like she has left it behind. In the shelter in Portugal, she loved playing with other puppies, running around the grounds and enjoying everything life had to offer at that moment. But after all that play, she could also lie out in the sun for a nap. Shiva likes people just as much as other dogs. She enjoys the company of volunteers and regularly stayed in the volunteer's house in Portugal. In fact, if she got the chance, she would sneak into the house because being close to people is what she loves most. Additionally, Shiva learns to walk nicely on a leash and gets acquainted with life at home. She grows up to be a friendly, social and affectionate dog who likes going on adventures with her humans, but also settles down for quiet moments. And as if that's not enough, Shiva is just a beautiful girl to look at. We are looking for a loving home where she can continue growing, discovering and above all being part of a family that will never leave her behind again.

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Soms begint een leven met een achterstand waar een pup niets aan kan doen. Shiva werd samen met haar zusjes gevonden in de Alentejo, een landelijke regio dieper in Portugal. De pups zwierven daar moederziel alleen rond op een afgelegen plek. Hoe ze daar terecht zijn gekomen weten we niet zeker, maar het vermoeden is dat iemand van de pups af wilde en hen daar heeft achtergelaten. De kleintjes kwamen terecht in het staatsasiel van Alentejo. Gelukkig werd er hulp ingeschakeld en konden wij hen daar weghalen. Een tijdje verbleef Shiva in de opvang van onze rescuepartner in Portugal en inmiddels is ze in Nederland bij ons in de opvang. Hier is ze veilig en mag ze opgroeien zoals een pup hoort op te groeien. En dat doet ze met volle overtuiging. Shiva is een vrolijk, sociaal en onbevangen meisje. Wat er in haar jonge leven ook gebeurd is, zij lijkt het achter zich gelaten te hebben. In de opvang in Portugal speelde ze graag met de andere pups, rende door het terrein en genoot zichtbaar van alles wat het leven haar nu te bieden heeft. Maar na al dat spelen kon ze ook heerlijk languit in het zonnetje liggen voor een dutje. Mensen vindt Shiva minstens zo leuk als andere honden. Ze zoekt graag het gezelschap van de vrijwilligers op en verbleef in Portugal regelmatig in de vrijwilligerswoning. Sterker nog, als ze de kans kreeg glipte ze stiekem mee naar binnen, want dicht bij mensen zijn vindt ze het allerfijnst. Daarnaast leert Shiva al netjes aan de lijn lopen en maakte ze al kennis met het leven in huis. Ze groeit op tot een vriendelijke, sociale en aanhankelijke hond die graag samen met haar mensen op avontuur gaat, maar ook tevreden naast je neerploft voor een rustig moment. Shiva is inmiddels uitgegroeid tot een een jonge dame die zo uit een kinderboek kan zijn gelopen. Samen avonturen beleven 😄 Wat een mega leuke en knappe pup. Gewoon zoals een sociale pup hoort te zijn; nieuwsgierig, ondernemend, speels, baldadig en heul lief ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Wij zijn alweer verkocht. Wat een lekker ding 🥰🥰 Uiteraard moet alles nog geleerd worden zoals zindelijkheid, alleen thuis etc. Maar ze is ook nog eens mega pienter dus no worries ❤️❤️ Voor Shiva zoeken we een liefdevol thuis waar ze verder mag opgroeien, ontdekken en vooral onderdeel mag zijn van een gezin dat haar nooit meer in de steek laat. Shiva is een teefje met als geschatte geboortedatum 28 februari 2026. Naar verwachting zal zij uitgroeien tot circa 50 cm.

Size

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Age

Puppy

Location

🇳🇱Netherlands

Shelter

DOC Oldenzaal

Living with Shiva

✓House-trained
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Shiva

What life with Shiva looks like

Shiva is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at DOC Oldenzaal in Netherlands.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇳🇱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 Shiva, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shiva?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. DOC Oldenzaal 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?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — DOC Oldenzaal 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 Shiva 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 Shiva 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 DOC Oldenzaal 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.