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Chica

Podenco · Female · Adult · 4 years

From Rehala to the animal shelter – this is the life of Chica so far. Now it's supposed to get much better. The animal shelter is already an improvement compared to her previous life, but it's still not good enough. The sweet Chica is still a bit shy, but with patience and love, she will surely become a wonderful companion for her people soon. She just needs the ticket for the transport. Who will give Chica this chance? Taking care of a rescue 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 life. Would you take on the challenge and give the lovely female dog a home? Chica would also be happy with a foster home. Here's more from Chica's videos:

DE·Show original

Aus der Rehala ins Tierheim – das ist das Leben von Chica bisher. Nun soll es aber nur noch besser werden. Das Tierheim ist im Vergleich zu ihrem vorherigen Leben schon eine Verbesserung, aber noch lange nicht gut genug. Die süße Chica ist noch etwas schüchtern, aber mit Geduld und Liebe wird sie sicher bald eine tolle Begleiterin für ihre Menschen. Sie benötigt nur noch das Ticket für den Transport. Wer gibt Chica die Chance dazu? 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 Chica sich freuen. Hier gehts zu Chicas Videos: Video 1 und Video 2 Hier ist Video 3

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Chica
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Chica home

What you'll need for Chica 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 Chica

What life with Chica looks like

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

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 Chica, answered.

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