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Careta

Podenco · Female · Senior · 9 years

Podenca Ibicenca Careta didn’t know it yet, but she likes cuddles. Her life wasn’t exactly pretty until she arrived at the animal shelter to find out. Careta is unsure at first, but she manages to step out of her shell and actually begins to enjoy the company of humans. Still, it will take time, as she’s never experienced it before. Who will give the pretty female dog the chance to learn everything that’s wonderful about life with humans? She will surely thank you a thousand times. Taking care of an animal shelter dog is always a special challenge. The dogs bring a backpack full of past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to adjust to their new lives. Would you take on the challenge and give the sweet female dog a home? Careta would also be happy with a foster home.

DE·Show original

Podenca Ibicenca Careta wusste es noch nicht, aber sie mag Streicheleinheiten. Ihr Leben war sicher nicht schön bisher, denn sie musste warten bis sie ins Tierheim kam, um das herauszufinden. Careta ist zu Beginn unsicher, aber sie schafft es über ihren Schatten zu springen und beginnt tatsächlich die Nähe von Menschen zu mögen. Dennoch wird es Zeit brauchen, denn sie kennt nichts davon bisher. Wer gibt der hübschen Hündin die Gelegenheit alles kennenzulernen, was so schön am Leben mit Menschen ist? Sie wird es sicher tausendfach danken. Die Verantwortung für einen Tierschutzhund ist immer eine besondere Herausforderung. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und brauchen Zeit sich an ihr neues Leben zu gewöhnen. Möchten Sie die Herausforderung annehmen und der süßen Hündin ein Zuhause schenken? Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Careta sich freuen. Hier geht’s zu Caretas Video Hier geht’s zu Video 2

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Careta
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Careta home

What you'll need for Careta 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 Careta

What life with Careta looks like

Careta is a senior podenco dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪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 Careta, answered.

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