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Podenco · Male · 9 years

If I tell you to guess Angel's breed, you might guess it right away. Exactly, he's a Podenco hound. Another Podenco hound to arrive at the animal shelter, but this time, he's 9 years old. Although Angel is more Podenco hound than 9 years old, he's still a whirlwind who loves to play, run around, and spend lots of time walking. He still has the characteristics of a 9-year-old, like a beautiful face that's starting to get paler, little white-tipped paws that look like socks, and less chance of being adopted than any other animal at the animal shelter. I know, Angel might seem like just another Podenco hound, but if you spent some time with him, you'd be able to understand how much joy he exudes, despite being in a kennel enclosure. The name fits him perfectly because he has a special aura. When we're in the yard and see him playing with bones and gnawing on them with a mischievous expression, it fills us with happiness and peace that we can't explain. He needs to be saved, but we're sure he'll save any person who needs a companion like him.

Read original (es)

Si os digo que adivinéis la raza de �ngel probablemente la acertéis a la primera. Exactamente, es un podenco. Otro podenco más que llega al refugio, pero esta vez, con 9 añitos. Aunque �ngel tiene más de podenco, que de 9 añitos, pues a pesar de su edad es todo un torbellino al que le encanta jugar, corretear y pasar un montón de tiempo paseando. Aunque también tiene cosas de 9 añitos, como una carita preciosa que ya empieza a ponerse cada vez más blanca, unas patitas con finales blancos que parecen calcetines y menos probabilidades de ser adoptado que cualquier otro animal del refugio. Lo sé, �ngel puede parecer un podenco más, pero si pasáseis un ratito con él seríais capaces de entender cuantísima alegría desprende, a pesar de encontrarse en un chenil. Le viene el nombre que ni pintado, porque tiene un aura especial. Cuando estamos en patio y le vemos jugueteando con los huesos y mordisqueándolos poniendo cara de traviesillo, nos invade una felicidad y una paz que no podemos explicar. Él necesita ser salvado, pero estamos seguros de que va a salvar a cualquier persona que necesite un compañero de vida como él.

Size
Medium
Age
9 years
Location
🇪🇸Málaga
Shelter
Protectora Malaga
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Cared for by Protectora Malaga · MálagaLearn about Podenco

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Angel home

What you'll need for Angel 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 Angel

What life with Angel looks like

Angel is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Angel, answered.

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