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Sky

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Senior · 10 years

How much bad luck can a dog have in its lifetime... Sweet Sky came to us years ago and has spent over five years in our shelter throughout her entire life. In the previous period, she was briefly rehomed once, but unfortunately had to return after a biting incident with another dog. Following this incident, Sky was required by the municipality to wear a muzzle. Three years ago, we finally found someone who was open to adopting Sky. Fortunately, this person managed to slip right through her muzzle and was eager to see just how much love Sky has to offer people. Unfortunately, this lady can no longer care for her, and Sky is once again back at our shelter. This is really hard for her! She simply doesn’t understand what’s going on. The tiled walls and concrete floor make her feel sad. Of course, during the hours we’re here, we try our best to spend as much time as possible with her—and thankfully, she does find some joy in these moments. But as soon as it’s time to head back to her kennel, she immediately drops her head and looks dejected. To people, Sky is truly the sweetest dog ever! She loves nothing more than going for walks, playing, and cuddling. Despite being well over 10 years old now, she still has plenty of energy, and you’d never guess her age from looking at her. For Sky, we’re looking for someone who will be very consistent about enforcing her muzzle requirement. Sky must absolutely not leave the property without her muzzle on. It’s therefore crucial that there’s no way she could escape from her new home—she must never, under any circumstances, end up on the street without her muzzle. A well-fenced garden with a high, sturdy fence is thus an absolute must, and she mustn’t be able to sneak outside unnoticed. When walking, Sky is perfectly capable of ignoring other dogs. So taking a brisk walk with her isn’t a punishment at all! The only way to walk her is on a leash, though, because Sky reacts poorly to other dogs when off-leash. She has no boundaries and will immediately go on the attack if confronted. Luckily, Sky herself has no problem staying on a leash at all. She walks beautifully and calmly by your side on the leash and has absolutely no trouble wearing her muzzle. We sincerely hope that we’ll soon find that one perfect match for our sweet Sky and that she’ll get to spend her final years happily at someone’s home. If you’re looking for a sporty lady who’s bursting with love, please fill out the form quickly—and who knows? You might soon get to meet her!

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Hoeveel pech kun je als hond hebben in je leven… Lieve Sky is jaren geleden bij ons binnengekomen en heeft in haar hele leven al ruim 5 jaar in onze opvang doorgebracht. Ze is in de voorgaande periode éénmaal kort herplaatst geweest maar na een bijtincident met een andere hond helaas toch weer teruggekomen. Na dit bijtincident heeft Sky een muilkorfplicht opgelegd gekregen vanuit de gemeente. Drie jaar geleden vonden we eindelijk iemand die open stond voor de adoptie van Sky. Deze persoon prikte gelukkig door haar korfje heen en stond open om te zien hoe ontzettend veel liefde Sky te bieden heeft voor mensen. Helaas kan deze mevrouw nu niet meer voor haar zorgen en zit Sky opnieuw bij ons in het asiel. Dit valt haar heel zwaar! Ze snapt er helemaal niets van. De betegelde muren en de betonnen vloer maken haar verdrietig. Natuurlijk proberen we hier in de uren dat we aanwezig zijn zo veel mogelijk met haar te ondernemen en daar haalt ze gelukkig wel voldoening uit maar zou gauw we weer richting haar kenneltje gaan, laat ze haar koppie weer hangen. Voor mensen is Sky echt de allerliefste hond! Ze wil heel graag wandelen, spelen en knuffelen. Ondanks dat ze ondertussen al ruim 10 jaar oud is, heeft ze echt nog volop energie en merk je tot dusver nog helemaal niets van haar leeftijd. Voor Sky zijn we op zoek naar iemand die heel consequent omgaat met haar korfplicht. Sky mag absoluut niet zonder muilkorf van eigen terrein af. Het is dus belangrijk dat er geen mogelijkheid is voor haar om in haar nieuwe huisje te kunnen ontsnappen want ze mag in geen enkel geval zonder korf op straat terecht komen. Een goed afgezette tuin met een hoge en stevige omheining is dus echt een vereiste en ze mag niet mee naar buiten kunnen glippen. Tijdens het wandelen kan Sky andere honden heel goed negeren. Het is dus geen straf om een stevige wandeling met haar te maken! Dit kan alleen aangelijnd want Sky reageert los niet goed op andere honden. Ze heeft geen grenzen en gaat bij een confrontatie direct in de aanval. Gelukkig heeft Sky zelf geen enkel probleem met het aangelijnd moeten blijven. Ze loopt heel fijn en rustig mee naast je aan de riem en heeft zelf helemaal geen moeite met haar korfje. Wij hopen heel erg dat we die ene perfecte match nog vinden voor onze lieve Sky en ze haar laatste jaren hopelijk nog lekker bij iemand thuis mag doorbrengen. Mocht jij op zoek zijn naar een sportieve dame waar ontzettend veel liefde in zit, vul dan snel het formulier in en wie weet mag je haar dan snel komen ontmoeten!

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇳🇱Uden
Shelter
Hokazo
Living with Sky
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Hokazo · UdenLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Sky home

What you'll need for Sky 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 Sky

What life with Sky looks like

Sky is a senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Hokazo in Uden.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇳🇱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.

Uden, Netherlands browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sky, answered.

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