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Turquoise

Male · Young · 1 year

An Australian Shepherd, born on 16/02/2025, with the following characteristics: Can live with other dogs: possibly a stable female Can live with cats: ? Can live in an apartment: no, house with garden Can live with children: Yes, 16+ This boy was temporarily taken in by his neighbors while his owners were on vacation. They tried to take him home, but returned him to his pen because he would dig holes and no longer wanted to care for him. He lived in a pen with water but no food. He was eventually seized. At the shelter, we get to know him as a friendly but very energetic young dog. He is clearly very happy with people and seeks a lot of contact. He likes to push himself against you and when you sit on the ground, he sits close to you. He really craves attention and contact. At the same time, he doesn't seem to know what to do with himself. When nothing happens, he keeps walking back and forth and his tension continues to build. From this excitement, he jumps at people and can also give a bite. This seems to come mainly from overstimulation: living in a pen to living with people in the house is of course a huge difference. He is starting to show more interest in toys. He takes toys out of the cupboard himself and can play enthusiastically with them. He also likes a chew stick; when he can chew on it, he becomes visibly calm. He doesn't always take treats, but when they are scattered, he will look for them and eat a few. He knows 'sit' and is a curious boy who likes to discover. However, he still needs to learn to better regulate his energy and emotions. A master who can provide him with a lot of structure, sufficient exercise and above all rest and positive guidance is therefore very important. Turquoise is an intelligent dog who loves to be with his people, but still needs to learn how to make contact in a calm and appropriate way. A separate room is certainly desired for this man.

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Ras: Australische Herder Leeftijd: 16-02-2025 Andere kenmerken: Kan met andere honden: eventueel stabiele teef Kan met katten: ? Kan op een appartement: nee, huis met tuin Kan met kinderen: Ja, 16+ Deze jongen werd tijdelijk opgevangen door de buren terwijl zijn baasjes op vakantie waren. Zij probeerden hem mee naar huis te nemen, maar brachten hem terug naar zijn ren omdat hij gaten zou graven en gaven aan niet langer voor hem te willen zorgen. Hij leefde in een ren, waar wel water maar geen eten aanwezig was. Hij werd uiteindelijk in beslag genomen. In het asiel leren we hem kennen als een vriendelijke, maar erg hevige jonge hond. Hij is duidelijk erg blij met mensen en zoekt ontzettend veel contact. Hij duwt zich graag helemaal tegen je aan en wanneer je op de grond gaat zitten, komt hij dicht tegen je aan zitten. Hij hunkert echt naar aandacht en contact. Tegelijkertijd lijkt hij nog niet goed te weten wat hij met zichzelf moet doen. Wanneer er even niets gebeurt, blijft hij heen en weer lopen en loopt zijn spanning steeds verder op. Vanuit die opwinding springt hij tegen mensen aan en kan hij ook een hapje geven. Dit lijkt vooral voort te komen uit overprikkeling: van leven in een ren naar samenleven met mensen in huis is natuurlijk ook een enorm verschil. Hij begint steeds meer interesse te krijgen in speelgoed. Hij haalt zelf speeltjes uit de kast en kan er enthousiast mee schudden en spelen. Ook een kauwstaaf vindt hij fijn; wanneer hij hierop kan kauwen, komt hij zichtbaar tot rust. Snoepjes neemt hij niet altijd aan, maar wanneer ze verspreid worden, gaat hij er wel naar zoeken en eet hij er enkele op. Hij kent ‘zit’ en is een nieuwsgierige jongen die graag ontdekt. Hij zal echter nog moeten leren om zijn energie en emoties beter te reguleren. Een baasje dat hem veel structuur, voldoende beweging én vooral rust en positieve begeleiding kan bieden, is dan ook erg belangrijk. Turquoise is een intelligente hond die ontzettend graag bij zijn mensen wil zijn, maar nog moet leren hoe hij op een rustige en gepaste manier contact kan maken. Een aparte ruimte is voor deze man zeker gewenst.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇧🇪Genk
Shelter
Dierenasiel Genk
Living with Turquoise
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Genk · Genk

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Bringing Turquoise home

What you'll need for Turquoise in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Turquoise

What life with Turquoise looks like

Turquoise 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 Turquoise, answered.

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