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Yali

Shetland Sheepdog · Male · Adult · 5 years

Yali is a sensitive Sheltie with a gentle nature, great potential, and sometimes a sharp edge. He comes from a puppy mill and was with his first owner at nine months old. Due to a lack of structure and too much freedom, the tension in Yali continued to build. Upon arrival at our shelter, he was extremely overstimulated and had a severe sleep deficit. When the tension becomes too high, he can start circling, barking, and even show his teeth when cornered. At our shelter, we focus on providing Yali with rest, self-confidence, and learning to manage stress. We set clear boundaries and predictable routines for him and teach him that he doesn't have to handle everything on his own. We've seen positive progress: the circling behavior is decreasing, and Yali is learning to better cope with stimuli and new situations. In calm, controlled situations, we see more of his soft and affectionate side. Unfortunately, it proved difficult to provide him with the guidance and clarity he needs, so the placement didn't turn out as we had hoped. With a heavy heart, we've decided to entrust Yali to us again. We're looking for experienced people who understand his sensitivity and can guide him in a calm, clear, and consistent manner. A stable routine and a peaceful environment are important for him. He gets along well with other dogs, cats, and other animals, and we prefer to place him with a stable dog, as he can draw support and learn from them. Due to his sensitivity, we don't place him with children. Yali has learned a lot and shows great potential. Now, we just want to give him a place where he can stay, be understood, and have time to grow. Let's make sure the third time is the perfect match for Yali! Important characteristics of Yali: Energy level: Average Intelligence: Average Self-confidence: Low Self-awareness: Low Perseverance: Average It's important that you score higher than or equal to the dog you want to adopt to ensure a suitable match. Breed: Sheltie Gender: Male (neutered) Date of birth: 18/04/2021 Commands: Sit, down, stay, come, here, bed, calm, crate Housebreaking: Yes Check: Vaccinated, chipped, dewormed Can ride in the car: Yes

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Sommige honden hebben wat meer begeleiding nodig om te ontdekken dat ze niet alles zelf hoeven op te lossen. Yali is zo’n hond. Yali is een gevoelige Sheltie met een zacht karakter, veel potentie en soms een scherp randje. Hij is afkomstig van een broodfokker en kwam op negen maanden leeftijd bij zijn eerste eigenaar terecht. Door een gebrek aan structuur en te veel vrijheid liep de spanning bij Yali steeds verder op. Bij binnenkomst bij ons was hij dan ook enorm overprikkeld en had hij veel slaaptekort. Wanneer de spanning te hoog oploopt, kan hij gaan rondjes draaien, blaffen en in het nauw gedreven zelfs zijn tanden laten zien. Bij ons werken we vooral aan rust, zelfvertrouwen en het leren omgaan met spanning. We geven Yali duidelijke grenzen en voorspelbare routines en leren hem dat hij niet alles zelf hoeft te regelen. We zien hierin al mooie vooruitgang: het rondjes draaien neemt duidelijk af en Yali leert steeds beter hoe hij met prikkels en nieuwe situaties kan omgaan. In rustige, gecontroleerde situaties zien we steeds meer van zijn zachte en lieve karakter. Helaas bleek het in de praktijk lastig om hem de begeleiding en duidelijkheid te bieden die hij nodig heeft, waardoor de plaatsing niet is geworden wat we voor hem hadden gehoopt. Met pijn in het hart is daarom besloten om Yali weer aan ons toe te vertrouwen. Voor Yali zoeken we ervaren mensen die zijn gevoeligheid begrijpen en hem op een rustige, duidelijke en consequente manier kunnen begeleiden. Een stabiele routine en een rustige omgeving zijn belangrijk voor hem. Hij kan goed met andere honden, katten en andere dieren en we plaatsen hem bij voorkeur bij een stabiele hond, omdat hij daar steun uit kan halen en van kan leren. Vanwege zijn gevoeligheid plaatsen we hem niet bij kinderen. Yali heeft al veel geleerd en laat zien hoeveel potentie er in hem zit. Nu gunnen we hem vooral een plek waar hij mag blijven, waar hij begrepen wordt en waar hij de tijd krijgt om verder te groeien. Laten we ervoor zorgen dat de derde keer voor Yali écht de perfecte match wordt! Belangrijke kenmerken van Yali zijn: Energielevel: GemiddeldIntelligentie: GemiddeldZelfvertrouwen: LaagZelfbewustzijn: LaagVasthoudendheid: Gemiddeld Het is bij een adoptie belangrijk dat je zelf in de kenmerken hoger dan of gelijk aan de hond die je wil adopteren scoort, om ervoor te zorgen dat er een passende match uit kan voortvloeien. Ras: Sheltie Geslacht: Reu – gecastreerd Geboortedatum: 18/04/2021 Bevelen: Zit, af, wacht, blijf, kom hier, mand, rustig, bench Zindelijk: Ja Keuring: Gevaccineerd, gechipt, ontwormd Kan mee in de auto: Ja Kun je Yali niet Adopteren, maar wil je hem wel steunen? Klik hier en word nu sponsor!

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇳🇱Netherlands
Shelter
Stichting Animals Faith
Living with Yali
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Stichting Animals Faith · NetherlandsLearn about Shetland Sheepdog

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Yali home

What you'll need for Yali 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 Yali

What life with Yali looks like

Yali is a adult shetland sheepdog dog waiting at Stichting Animals Faith in Netherlands.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Yali, answered.

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