How do I contact the shelter about Sirio?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Behind Bars handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sirio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Sirio if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Behind Bars 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 Sirio 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 Sirio 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 Dogs Behind Bars early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sirio 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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Sirio

Galgo Español · Male · Adult · 6 years

Sirio, a Galgo, has been in the shelter since August 2022. He was hit by a car while running loose on the road and was taken to a euthanasia station. This is a common fate for many Galgos abandoned by hunters. Our friends from Uprodea rescued him from the euthanasia station and performed surgery (fractures in both elbows and ligaments). We decided to take care of Sirio because other organizations are hesitant due to his past and timid nature. Sirio was indeed anxious when we took him outside to take photos. However, he became more relaxed as we were around him. He never became completely relaxed, but when you stopped petting him, he would come back to ask for attention. This means that there is a possibility for him to improve in the right direction. He may never become a bold leader or a brave warrior, but he deserves a peaceful life and a soft bed after all his suffering. A stable dog or a pack could be part of his rehabilitation. Would you like to adopt Sirio? Email us and we will send you the adoption procedure. Be Kind To Every Kind

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In asiel sinds : augustus 2022 Extra : kan met katten Sirio liep los op de weg, werd aangereden door een auto en naar het dodingsstation gebracht. Het is een scenario wat veel galgo’s overkomt die aan hun lot worden overgelaten en worden gedumpt door jagers. Onze vrienden van Uprodea haalde hem uit het dodingsstation en zorgde voor de operatie. (breuk aan beide ellebogen en ligamenten). We besloten ons te ontfermen over Sirio omdat andere organisaties dit niet willen doen omwille van zijn verleden en zijn timide karakter. Sirio was inderdaad angstig toen we hem naar buiten namen om foto’s te nemen. Maar je voelde ook wel dat hij losser werd naargelang we rond hem waren. Helemaal relax was hij nooit maar als je stopte met aanhalen, kwam hij wel weer die aandacht opvragen. Dat betekent voor ons dat er evolutie mogelijk is voor hem in de goede richting. Hij moet alleen dit kans krijgen. Het zal wellicht nooit een haantje de voorste worden of een dappere krijger. Maar hij verdient na al zijn ellendige geschiedenis gewoon rust in zijn leven en een zachte donut. Een andere stabiele hond of een roedel zouden voor hem een stuk rehabilitatie kunnen zijn. Wil jij Sirio adopteren ? Mail dan naar en we sturen de adoptieprocedure door. Be Kind To Every Kind

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇧🇪Belgium

Shelter

Dogs Behind Bars

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About Sirio

What life with Sirio looks like

Sirio is a adult galgo español dog waiting at Dogs Behind Bars in Belgium.

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 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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Adopting Sirio, answered.

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