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Valentino

Male · Adult · 5 years

Vigorous, nice mixed breed ready for his next adventure. He loves his stuffed animals and even more his treats. We assume there will not be many problems within the home situation. In the animal shelter he is also very calm in his accommodation. This smart guy is looking for people with some experience. Despite the fact that Valentino has lived with another dog, we notice that he reacts very badly to unknown dogs. Working with Valentino on walks is a must to keep his behavior towards other dogs under control.

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Energieke, leuke kruising die klaar is voor zijn volgende avonturen. Hij houdt van zijn knuffels en nog meer van zijn snoepjes. We vermoeden dat er binnen de thuissituatie niet veel problemen zullen zijn. In het asiel is hij ook zeer rustig in zijn verblijf. Deze knapperd is op zoek naar mensen met enige ervaring. Ondanks dat Valentino met een andere hond heeft geleefd, merken we dat hij bij onbekende honden heel slecht reageert. Samenwerken met Valentino op wandel is een must om zijn gedrag naar andere honden onder controle te houden.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇧🇪Gent
Shelter
Dierenasiel Gent
Living with Valentino
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Valentino home

What you'll need for Valentino in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Valentino

What life with Valentino looks like

Valentino is a adult dog waiting at Dierenasiel Gent in Gent.

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.

Gent, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Valentino, answered.

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