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Boy

Podenco · Male · Young · 3 years

Boy has settled in wonderfully at his foster home. He adapts quickly and is simply an easygoing, wonderful dog who immediately wins your heart. He appears larger in the photos—he’s actually a very petite dog. Character and Daily Behavior: Boy is a cheerful, playful, and extremely cuddly male dog. He is extremely people-oriented, loves everyone, and actively seeks closeness and contact with his caregivers. Leash Walking & Recall: He already walks nicely on a leash. His recall is also well-established and works reliably in most situations. Everyday Suitability: After an appropriate adjustment period, Boy makes an excellent everyday companion who can be taken anywhere without any problems. Moreover, he has already learned to stay alone for several hours at a time. Requirements for the New Home: For Boy, there are hardly any restrictions regarding...

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Boy hat sich auf seiner Pflegestelle hervorragend eingelebt. Er passt sich schnell an und ist einfach nur ein unkomplizierter toller Hund, den man sofort ins Herz schliesst. Er wirkt auf den Bildern grösser, er ist ein sehr zierlicher Hund. Wesen und Alltagsverhalten Charakter: Boy ist ein fröhlicher, verspielter und sehr verschmuster Rüde. Er ist extrem menschenbezogen, mag alle Menschen und sucht aktiv die Nähe und den Kontakt zu seinen Bezugspersonen. Leinenführigkeit & Rückruf: Er geht bereits gut an der Leine. Auch der Rückruf ist schon gut aufgebaut und funktioniert in den meisten Situationen zuverlässig. Alltagstauglichkeit: Nach einer angemessenen Eingewöhnungszeit ist Boy ein hervorragender Alltagsbegleiter, den man problemlos überallhin mitnehmen kann. Zudem hat er gelernt, bereits stundenweise alleine zu bleiben. Anforderungen an das neue Zuhause Für Boy gibt es kaum Einschränkungen bei der

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Boy
  • Neutered
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Melampo · MelampoLearn about Podenco

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Boy home

What you'll need for Boy in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Boy

What life with Boy looks like

Boy 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.

Melampo, Switzerland browse more dogs in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Boy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Boy?
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 Boy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Boy 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 Boy 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 Boy 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 Boy 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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