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Brendan

Podenco · Male · Young · 2 years

Brendan - a true emergency Brendan was found on the street. What luck that someone took pity on him and brought him to the animal shelter. Emaciated to the bone and severely marked by active leishmaniasis, he is now safe and receiving care. However, what he needs is a place where he can get rest, treatment, adapted nutrition, and lots of affection. The animal shelter isn't the right place for him and his needs. Ideally, people who take him in should have experience with this disease. Brendan's handler will also support and advise you on all questions about leishmaniasis. On our information page, you can find an initial information. It would be nice if Brendan could go on a transport to Germany soon so he can receive proper care. With the right treatment, he will surely become a happy and cheerful dog very soon. The Podenco Maneto is not only a handsome dog, but also characteristically something special - a mix of dog, cat, and clown - irresistible for connoisseurs and lovers of the breed. If you want to open your heart to Brendan and accompany him step by step into dog happiness, contact his handler. Brendan is still so young and a whole beautiful life as a dog should be ahead of him. Here's Brendan's video

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Podenco Maneto Brendan – ein echter Notfall Brendan wurde auf der Straße gefunden. Welch ein Glück, dass sich jemand seiner erbarmt hat und er ins Tierheim gebracht wurde. Abgemagert bis auf die Knochen und schwer gezeichnet von einer aktiven Leishmaniose ist er nun erst einmal in Sicherheit und wird versorgt. Was er aber braucht, ist ein Platz, wo er Ruhe, Behandlung, angepasste Ernährung und ganz viel Zuwendung bekommt. Das Tierheim ist nicht der richtige Ort für ihn und seine Bedürfnisse. Idealerweise sollten die Menschen, die ihn bei sich aufnehmen, Erfahrung mit dieser Erkrankung haben. Selbstverständlich unterstützt und berät aber auch Brendans Vermittlerin Sie in allen Fragen zur Leishmaniose. Auf unserer Informatonsseite finden Sie unter eine erste Information. Für Brendan wäre es schön, wenn er schon bald auf einen Transport nach Deutschland gehen könnte, damit ihm eine angemessene Versorgung zuteil wird. Mit der richtigen Behandlung wird er sicher sehr bald ein glücklicher und fröhlicher Hund sein. Der Podenco Maneto ist nicht nur ein hübscher Hund, sondern auch charakterlich etwas ganz Besonderes – eine Mischung aus Hund, Katze und Clown – für Kenner und Liebhaber der Rasse einfach unwiderstehlich. Wenn Sie Brendan Ihr Herz öffnen wollen und ihn Schritt für Schritt ins Hundeglück begleiten möchten, wenden Sie sich an seine Vermittlerin. Brendan ist noch so jung und ein ganzes schönes Hundeleben soll noch vor ihm liegen. Hier geht’s zu Brendans Video

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Brendan
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brendan home

What you'll need for Brendan 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 Brendan

What life with Brendan looks like

Brendan is a young adult podenco dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 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 Brendan, answered.

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