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Male · Young · 3 years

Ras: German Shepherd Leeftijd: 06-10-2023 Andere kenmerken: light HD Kan met andere honden: No Kan met katten: No Kan op een appartement: no, huis met een tuin Kan met kinderen: yes, 16+ Snuf was taken in because the owner could no longer care for him. He was retrieved the day before, along with April, after having spent five days at the animal shelter. He has since been assigned to the animal shelter and we have started our search for a new home. He was a bit too thin upon arrival, but has since gained a few kilos. Snuf's hobby is tennis balls. He enjoys playing with them and even lets go of the ball for a treat. When there is a visitor, his new owners will be alerted in time. He clearly lets them know when people are around. It is not entirely clear whether he enjoyed being petted by his previous owner. While he may flinch at times when we pet him, he still seeks out physical contact and we see that he is increasingly looking for more. Snuf does not react well to other dogs. We suspect that he has had little social contact with other dogs. A house with a garden is necessary, preferably with older children.

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Ras: Duitse Herder Leeftijd: 06-10-2023 Andere kenmerken: lichte HD Kan met andere honden: Nee Kan met katten: Nee Kan op een appartement: nee, huis met een tuin Kan met kinderen: ja, 16+ Snuf werd in beslag genomen doordat de eigenaar niet meer voor hem kon zorgen. Hij was een dag ervoor, samen met April, terug opgehaald na vijf dagen in het asiel te hebben gezeten. Inmiddels is hij toegewezen aan het dierenasiel en zijn we de zoektocht gestart naar een nieuwe thuis. Hij was iets te mager bij binnenkomst, maar inmiddels zijn er een aantal kilo bijgekomen. Snuf’s hobby zijn tennisballen. Hij speelt hier graag mee en voor een lekker snoepje, laat hij de bal ook los. Wanneer er bezoek is, zullen zijn nieuwe eigenaren op tijd worden gealarmeerd. Hij laat duidelijk horen wanneer er mensen zijn. Het is niet helemaal duidelijk of hij graag geaaid werd bij zijn vorige eigenaar. Wanneer we hem aaien, deinst hij met momenten in elkaar. Ondanks dat, komt hij er graag bij in de zetel en zien we dat hij steeds meer fysiek contact opzoekt. Snuf reageert niet goed op andere honden. We vermoeden dat hij weinig sociale contacten heeft opgedaan met andere honden. Een huis met een tuin is noodzakelijk, eventueel bij grotere kinderen.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇧🇪Genk
Shelter
Dierenasiel Genk
Living with Snuf
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Snuf home

What you'll need for Snuf 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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Snuf

What life with Snuf looks like

Snuf is a young adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Genk in Genk.

An young 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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Frequently asked

Adopting Snuf, answered.

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