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Skittle

Male · Puppy · 7 months

Hooooooi, I’m Skittle, and sitting still for a photo is just not my thing... I’m young, energetic, small, cute, and super curious! Together with my brothers and sisters, I was abandoned by the side of the road, but that hasn’t stopped me from staying positive. The world is a party, and I’m determined to celebrate it to the fullest! I’m looking for a sweet little girlfriend to share a home with, but once my sister is spayed, I’d also love to move into a new home with her—we’ve always gotten along great together!

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Hooooooi ik ben Skittle en stilzitten voor een foto is niet mijn ding... Ik ben jong, energiek, klein, schattig en heeeel nieuwsgierig! Samen met mijn broertjes en zusjes ben ik gedumpt langs de kant van de weg, maar ik laat me daardoor niet uit het veld slaan. De wereld is een feestje en ik ben van plan dat volop te vieren! Ik zoek een lief vriendinnetje waar ik bij mag wonen maar als mijn zusje gesteriliseerd is zou ik ook wel met haar willen verhuizen naar een nieuw huisje, we konden het altijd goed vinden samen!

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 7 months
Location
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Shelter
DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam
Living with Skittle
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam · Amsterdam
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Skittle home

What you'll need for Skittle in week one.

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  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 Skittle

What life with Skittle looks like

Skittle is a small puppy/kitten dog waiting at DOA Dierenasiel Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Skittle, answered.

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