How do I contact the shelter about Alicia?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Melampo handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alicia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Alicia if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Melampo 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 Alicia 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 Alicia 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 Melampo early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alicia 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 (DE). 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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Alicia

Podenco · Female · Young · 3 years

Alicia has a light scar on her left hip. Upon inquiry with her previous owner, he informed us that she had a minor traffic accident and underwent surgical treatment. She currently has no aftereffects. Alicia lived previously on a rural property with several dogs and her owner. Due to legal conflicts with a neighbor, her owner feared that Alicia would no longer be safe there. Therefore, he asked Melampo for help, and now Alicia waits in Melampo for her new home. Since her arrival at the animal shelter, Alicia has shown herself to be an exceptionally affectionate, friendly, and obedient female dog. She is very attentive and people-oriented towards the volunteer helpers. She meets new situations with openness, without fear or timidity. The helpers describe her as a gentle, more submissive female dog. She is also very social with other dogs. She goes along easily in the large group with male and female dogs during playtime. She shows no signs of aggression. She plays peacefully, harmoniously, and friendly with her fellow animals. At the vet, she tested negative for Mediterranean diseases. Alicia is an uncomplicated, balanced female dog who forms a close bond with her people and desires a home where she will receive plenty of time and affection. We hope that she will soon have the chance to find a permanent home where she will be given enough time to settle in and adjust to her new situation. Please inform yourself about the Podenco breed so that Alicia can stay in her next home forever.

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Alicia hat eine leichte Narbe an der linken Hüfte. Auf Nachfrage bei ihrem früheren Besitzer teilte er uns mit, dass sie einen leichten Verkehrsunfall hatte und operativ behandelt wurde. Derzeit ohne Folgeschäden. Alicia lebte bisher gemeinsam mit mehreren Hunden und ihrem Besitzer auf einem ländlichen Anwesen. Aufgrund rechtlicher Konflikte mit einem Nachbarn befürchtete ihr Besitzer, dass Alicia dort nicht mehr sicher wäre. Deshalb bat er Melampo um Hilfe, und Alicia wartet nun in Melampo auf ihr neues Zuhause. Seit ihrer Aufnahme im Tierheim zeigt sich Alicia als ausgesprochen liebevolle, freundliche und gehorsame Hündin. Gegenüber den freiwilligen Helfern ist sie sehr zugewandt und menschenbezogen. Sie begegnet neuen Situationen offen, ohne Ängstlichkeit oder Scheu. Die Helfer beschreiben sie als eine sanfte, eher unterwürfige Hündin. Auch mit anderen Hunden ist Alicia sehr sozialverträglich. Sie geht problemlos in der grossen Gruppe mit Rüden und Hündinnen zusammen in den Auslauf. Dabei zeigt sie keinerlei Anzeichen von Aggressivität. Mit ihren Artgenossen spielt sie friedlich, harmonisch und freundlich. Beim Tierarzt wurde sie negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Alicia ist eine unkomplizierte, ausgeglichene Hündin, die sich eng an ihre Menschen bindet und sich ein Zuhause wünscht, wo ihr viel Zeit und Nähe geschenkt werden. Wir hoffen, dass sie bald die Chance auf ein endgültiges Zuhause bekommt, in dem ihr genug Zeit gegeben wird, um anzukommen und sich an die neue Situation zu gewöhnen. Bitte informieren Sie sich über die Rasse Podenco, damit Alicia im nächsten Zuhause für immer bleiben darf.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇨🇭Melampo

Shelter

Melampo

Living with Alicia

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Alicia

What life with Alicia looks like

Alicia is a young adult podenco dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Alicia, answered.

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