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Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Senior · 11 years

Attention! Xena is staying at the animal shelter in Tilburg, it's pointless to come by! Xena is tied to a fence left behind by her previous owner. This lovely elderly lady is looking for a nice home where she can enjoy her old age. In the shelter, Xena quickly revealed herself as a cuddly bear. She loves to lie with you on the couch, as close as possible on your lap, to shower you with love. But she can also sleep very nicely in her own bed, rolling herself up in her own blanket, which looks very touching. Despite her age, Xena is still full of energy! She likes to go up the hill and a good walk really makes her happy. Along the way, she ignores other dogs, she doesn't wait for physical contact with them but also doesn't look for trouble. Xena is almost deaf, so it is important that an owner takes into account that she will not be able to run off. After the walk, she gladly lies down next to you on the couch for a cuddling session. As we don't know anything about Xena's background, we don't know how she will behave at home. In the kennel, she can make noise when she is left alone, so being alone at home should be handled calmly in her new home. Furthermore, Xena doesn't have many requirements for a new owner. She is a real people-pleaser and therefore deserves a spot where she can happily enjoy her retirement. Are you the one who wants to offer her this spot? Then we would love to hear from you! Xena has some age-related issues; she is completely deaf and has cataracts in both eyes - especially on the left side she sees little. Also, several warts and lumps have been removed, which fortunately were all benign. Furthermore, Xena has some wear and tear in her left hip, which she currently feels little discomfort from. It is possible that she may benefit from pain relief in the future if the arthritis progresses. Xena is staying with a foster family. Meetings will take place in consultation with the foster family and the shelter. Would you like to meet Xena? Indicate this via the form. After that, we will contact you to make an appointment. Without an appointment, a meeting is not possible. A dog is not chosen randomly, we therefore have a strict selection process for our shelter dogs. During a first meeting, a dog is not placed. You do not have access to the dog kennels because this is stressful for our dogs, and the kennels are their resting place. Furthermore, we want to meet the whole family, including any dogs already in the family. You can take all the time you need at the animal shelter to meet, go for a walk, and ask questions to the foster family. After a positive first meeting, a second appointment follows and further arrangements are made.

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Let op! Xena verblijft in het Dierenasiel in Tilburg, voor haar langskomen heeft geen zin! Xena is vastgebonden aan een hek achtergelaten door haar vorige baas. Deze lieve dame op leeftijd zoekt een fijn huis waar ze van haar oude dag mag genieten. In de opvang ontpopte Xena zich al snel tot knuffelbeer. Het liefst ligt ze met je op de bank, zo ver mogelijk op schoot, om je te overladen met liefde. Maar ook in haar eigen bedje kan ze heerlijk slapen, ze rolt zichzelf dan op in haar eigen dekentje wat er erg aandoenlijk uitziet. Ondanks haar leeftijd zit Xena ook nog boordevol energie! Ze gaat graag mee de hort op en je maakt haar echt blij met een goede wandeling. Onderweg negeert ze andere honden, ze zit niet te wachten op fysiek contact met ze maar zoekt ook geen problemen. Xena is zo goed als doof, het is dan ook belangrijk dat een eigenaar er rekening mee houdt dat ze niet los zal kunnen lopen. Na de wandeling ploft ze graag weer bij je neer op de bank voor een knuffelsessie. Gezien we geen kennis hebben van de achtergrond van Xena weten we niet hoe haar gedrag in huis zal zijn. In de kennel kan ze van zich laten horen wanneer ze alleen wordt gelaten, het alleen thuis blijven zal dan ook rustig moeten worden opgepakt in haar nieuwe huis. Verder stelt Xena niet veel eisen voor een nieuwe eigenaar. Het is een echte allemansvriend en ze verdient dan ook een plekje waar ze heerlijk mag gaan genieten van haar pensioen. Ben jij degene die dat plekje wil bieden aan haar? Dan horen we heel graag van je! Xena heeft wat ouderdomskwaaltjes; zo is ze volledig doof en heeft ze staar aan beide ogen – met name links ziet ze weinig. Ook zijn er een aantal wratjes en bulten verwijderd, deze bleken gelukkig allen goedaardig. Verder heeft Xena wat slijtage in haar linker heup, hier heeft ze momenteel nog weinig last van. Mogelijk zal ze in de toekomst baat hebben bij pijnstilling als de artrose verder vordert. Xena verblijft in een gastgezin. Kennismakingen zullen plaatsvinden in overleg met het gastgezin en de opvang. Wil je kennismaken met Xena? Geef dit aan via het formulier. Daarna nemen we contact op voor het maken van een afspraak. Zonder afspraak is een kennismaking niet mogelijk. Een hond kies je niet zomaar, wij hebben dan ook een strenge selectie voor onze asielhonden. Tijdens een eerste kennismaking wordt een hond niet geplaatst. Je hebt geen toegang tot de hondenkennels omdat dit stressvol is voor onze honden, en de kennels juist hun rustplek zijn. Verder willen wij kennismaken met het hele gezin, ook eventuele honden die al in het gezin zijn. Je kunt op het asiel alle tijd nemen om kennis te maken, te gaan wandelen en vragen te stellen aan het gastgezin. Na een positieve eerste kennismaking volgt een tweede afspraak en worden verdere afspraken gemaakt.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇳🇱Utrecht
Shelter
Dierenasiel Utrecht
Living with Xena
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Dierenasiel Utrecht · UtrechtLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Xena home

What you'll need for Xena 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 Xena

What life with Xena looks like

Xena is a large senior staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at Dierenasiel Utrecht in Utrecht.

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.

Utrecht, Netherlands browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Xena, answered.

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