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Chispa

Podenco · Female · Senior · 10 years

Podenca Chispa - a quiet soul seeks her happiness The approximately 10-year-old Podenca Chispa left Spain behind and now lives at a foster home in Germany. There she shows what a pleasant and uncomplicated female dog is in her. At home, Chispa is calm and unobtrusive. She enjoys the security of a permanent home and copes well with everyday life. She masters walks properly on a leash and driving is no problem for her either. She is housebroken, as long as the nights do not become too long, and can also stay alone for some time. Chispa initially approaches people shyly and cautiously. Once she has gained trust, however, she shows herself to be a gentle and lovable companion who just needs some time to settle in. She gets along very well with other dogs and would appreciate a confident first dog on which she can orientate. She also lives problem-free with cats at her foster home. As a Podenca, Chispa is attentive when walking outside and shows great joy in looking for mice. When it comes to food, she is also alert - treats are definitely the way to her heart. Leishmaniasis was diagnosed in Chispa's health. She is well adjusted to allopurinol and Leishguard and copes very well with them. More information can be found on our information page. In addition, her milk line has been removed, from which she has recovered well. We wish Chispa patient people who give her the time to gain trust at her own pace. Anyone who gives a quiet, sensitive and absolutely tolerant female dog a chance will be rewarded with a loyal companion who can finally spend her twilight years in safety and security.

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Podenca Chispa – eine leise Seele sucht ihr Glück Die etwa 10-jährige Podenca Chispa durfte Spanien hinter sich lassen und lebt nun auf einer Pflegestelle in Deutschland. Dort zeigt sich, was für eine angenehme und unkomplizierte Hündin in ihr steckt. Im Haus ist Chispa ruhig und unauffällig. Sie genießt die Geborgenheit eines festen Zuhauses und kommt im Alltag gut zurecht. Spaziergänge meistert sie ordentlich an der Leine und auch Autofahren ist für sie kein Problem. Sie ist stubenrein, sofern die Nächte nicht zu lang werden, und kann auch einige Zeit alleine bleiben. Menschen begegnet Chispa zunächst schüchtern und vorsichtig. Hat sie jedoch Vertrauen gefasst, zeigt sie sich als sanfte und liebenswerte Begleiterin, die einfach etwas Zeit braucht, um anzukommen. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sie sich sehr gut und würde sich über einen souveränen Ersthund freuen, an dem sie sich orientieren kann. Auch mit Katzen lebt sie auf ihrer Pflegestelle problemlos zusammen. Ganz Podenca ist Chispa draußen aufmerksam unterwegs und zeigt viel Freude daran, nach Mäusen Ausschau zu halten. Wenn es ums Futter geht, ist sie ebenfalls hellwach – Leckerchen sind bei ihr definitiv der Weg zum Herzen. Gesundheitlich wurde bei Chispa Leishmaniose festgestellt. Sie ist gut auf Allopurinol und Leishguard eingestellt und kommt damit sehr gut zurecht. Mehr Informationen finden Sie auf unserer Informationsseite. Außerdem wurde ihre Milchleiste entfernt, wovon sie sich gut erholt hat. Für Chispa wünschen wir uns geduldige Menschen, die ihr die Zeit geben, in ihrem eigenen Tempo Vertrauen zu fassen. Wer einer ruhigen, sensiblen und absolut verträglichen Hündin eine Chance gibt, wird mit einer treuen Begleiterin belohnt, die ihren Lebensabend endlich in Sicherheit und Geborgenheit verbringen darf.

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Chispa
  • House-trained
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

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Bringing Chispa home

What you'll need for Chispa 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
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    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
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    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 Chispa

What life with Chispa looks like

Chispa 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 Chispa, answered.

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