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Andy

Podenco · Male

Andy is a beautiful young Podenco. He was found wandering the streets of a local town all alone, painfully thin, with a large wound on his neck and hundreds of grass seeds embedded all over his body. Despite everything he has endured, Andy has the sweetest nature. He is affectionate, gentle, incredibly loving, and sociable. He adores people, loves children, and gets on wonderfully with other dogs. 🐕👧👦 We believe Andy either escaped from his hunter owner or, sadly, was abandoned and left to fend for himself—a fate that far too many Podencos face in Spain. Now safe at our partner shelter, Andy is ready to leave his difficult past behind and begin the happy life he truly deserves. He loves going for walks, is happy to wear a harness, and walks beautifully for such a young dog. He takes traffic, everyday noises, and busy surroundings in his stride, and is always excited to meet other dogs, often wanting to say hello to everyone he meets! Andy shares his kennel with two other dogs without any issues, including around food, and he loves playtime when he's out exercising with his friends. He will need some help in adjusting to homelife especially with toilet training. Andy is neutered, vaccinated and will be tested for Mediterranean diseases. He is passported and available for adoption now. If you would prefer to make a one off donation, please click below

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇪🇸Albacete
Shelter
Hope for Podencos
Living with Andy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hope for Podencos · AlbaceteLearn about Podenco

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Andy home

What you'll need for Andy 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 Andy

What life with Andy looks like

Andy is a large adult podenco dog waiting at Hope for Podencos in Albacete.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Albacete, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Andy, answered.

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