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Buddy

Podenco · Male · Adult · 4 years

Buddy is very affectionate and loves petting, including from children. Sometimes he shows some jealousy. He travels easily in the car and walks very calmly and relaxed on a leash. Buddy lived with Bessie (Bessie has already been placed) on a field next to a school. They were left to their own devices. For a long time, the school teachers fed them. At some point, they sought help from the helpers of Melampo. So the two dogs were brought to Melampo, where they are well cared for. We are not sure if Bessie and Buddy are mother and son. The two dogs have a very close relationship. They always seek each other's company and caress each other. The teachers, who had fed the dogs for a long time, also told about this special bond between the two dogs. For this reason, it would be wonderful if we could not separate them and find a common home for Buddy and Bessie. Buddy is a dog with good character. He is always loving, careful and affectionate in dealing with others. Buddy has already had contact with children in Melampo, where he behaved carefully and politely. When dealing with other dogs, he is playful and friendly. He has integrated well into the large dog group. Buddy was fortunately tested negative for Mediterranean diseases. Thanks to his open and friendly nature, we think Buddy will fit well into a new routine. If you give him enough time and accompany him lovingly, he will probably soon feel comfortable and enjoy the benefits of his own home. Since he has probably been left to his own devices for a long time, he will probably need further education and time to get used to everything new. Therefore, patience and understanding from the new owners are essential.

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Buddy ist sehr verschmust und liebt Streicheleinheiten – auch von Kindern. Manchmal zeigt er sich etwas eifersüchtig. Er fährt problemlos im Auto mit und läuft sehr ruhig und entspannt an der Leine. Buddy lebte zusammen mit Bessie (Bessie ist bereits vermittelt) auf einem Feld neben einer Schule. Sie waren auf sich allein gestellt. Über einen längeren Zeitraum wurden sie von den Lehrern der Schule gefüttert. Irgendwann holten sich diese Hilfe bei den Helfern von Melampo. So wurden die beiden Hunde nach Melampo gebracht, wo sich gut um sie gekümmert wird. Wir wissen nicht sicher, ob es sich bei Bessie und Buddy um Mutter und Sohn handelt. Die beiden Hunde haben aber eine sehr innige Beziehung. Sie suchen immer die Nähe des anderen und liebkosen sich gegenseitig. Auch die Lehrer, welche die Hunde lange gefüttert hatten, erzählten von dieser speziellen Bindung der zwei Hunde. Aus diesem Grund wäre es wunderschön, wenn wir sie nicht trennen müssten und sich ein gemeinsames Zuhause für Buddy und Bessie finden würde. Buddy ist ein Hund mit gutem Charakter. Im Umgang ist er stets liebevoll, vorsichtig und anhänglich. Auch zu Kindern hatte Buddy in Melampo schon Kontakt, dabei verhielt er sich vorsichtig und brav. Im Umgang mit anderen Hunden zeigt er sich verspielt und freundlich. Er hat sich gut in die grosse Hundegruppe integriert. Buddy wurde zum Glück negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet. Dank seiner offenen und freundlichen Art denken wir, dass Buddy sich gut in einen neuen Alltag einfügen wird. Wenn man ihm genug Zeit gibt und ihn liebevoll begleitet, wird er sich bestimmt bald wohl fühlen und die Vorzüge eines eigenen Zuhauses geniessen können. Da er wohl länger auf sich allein gestellt war, braucht er bestimmt noch weitere Erziehung und Zeit sich an alles Neue zu gewöhnen. Darum sind Geduld und Verständnis der neuen Besitzer unabdingbar.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Buddy
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Melampo · MelampoLearn about Podenco

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Buddy home

What you'll need for Buddy 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 Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a adult podenco dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

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 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 Buddy, answered.

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