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Podenco · Male · Adult · 7 years

Bahia arrived with us from Spain on May 2nd. Therefore, this description will be updated once we get to know her better. The little female dog is the most reserved of this travel group. She needs a bit more time to warm up to people and has a very gentle disposition. At the same time, she already shows herself to be affectionate and attentive, becoming very familiar with her trusted people and forming a close bond.

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Bahia ist am 02.05. aus Spanien zu uns gekommen. Daher wird dieser Text aktualisiert, wenn wir sie genauer kennenlernen konnten. Die kleine Hündin ist die Zurückhaltendste aus dieser Reisegruppe. Sie braucht ein wenig mehr Zeit, um sich dem Menschen anzunähern und ist von sehr zartem Gemüt. Gleichzeitig zeigt sie sich jetzt schon anlehnungsbedürftig und aufmerksam und ist mit ihren Bezugspersonen sehr vertraut und geht eine enge Bindung ein. Zurück zur unseren Tieren Pate werden

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Koblenz
Shelter
Tierheim Koblenz
Living with Bahia
  • Neutered
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Bahia home

What you'll need for Bahia 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 Bahia

What life with Bahia looks like

Bahia is a adult podenco dog waiting at Tierheim Koblenz in Koblenz.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bahia, answered.

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