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Curro

Podenco · Male · Young · 1 year

Podenco Curro – Report from his current foster home: “I’ve yet to meet a rescue dog who was so exceptionally open and friendly right from the very first minute.” “As soon as he stepped out of the transport van, he greeted me enthusiastically, walked with me across the parking lot to the car, relieved himself along the way, and then jumped into his crate in the car—everything as if we’d known each other forever. No fear, no uncertainty—just trust.” “And that’s exactly how he’s behaved ever since—as if he’d been part of our pack for ages. Socialization with other dogs went smoothly. He loves the two boys we have, but also all the other dogs we’ve met since then. Even our cat Lotti is a big fan of him. He entered our house without any fear and explored every corner. He happily jumps into the car, loves riding in the car, lets us put on and take off his safety harness without any fuss, isn’t afraid of the leash, walks without any hesitation, and spends the whole day playing and romping around with our dogs (one of them always seems to be up for it). He’s also not afraid of strangers—he’s friendly and curious. Everyone who’s met him so far thinks he’s absolutely wonderful. Curro loves cuddling; affection and ‘his people’ are incredibly important to him. He’s slept through the night from the very first night onward. In the meantime, he’s fully house-trained, though you do need to recognize his signals. However, in new situations, things can still sometimes go wrong. Curro doesn’t show any particular fear of noises. But street noise does unsettle him, which is why he’s not the right dog for city life. Of course, he also has the usual quirks and typical ‘puppy weaknesses’: he steals shoes and chews on them, is a little sock thief, and clearly, he’s a Podenco—a little hunter. Curro always keeps his nose close to the ground, something you’ll need to keep in mind during training and in everyday life with him. I’m training him with a whistle, but whether that’ll work in a real hunting situation, I’m not sure. This little guy needs people who challenge him both physically and mentally—otherwise, he’ll quickly get bored. Curro is very intelligent, loves being challenged, and has endless energy. He probably can’t yet handle being left alone completely. Though with our three dogs together, he already manages several hours at a time. Curro is a very social dog, and I’m now certain he’d be even happier with canine companions. He loves playing and romping around with the other boys, but he also likes to do his own thing. As an only dog, his human will definitely need to challenge and encourage him even more.” Taking responsibility for a rescue dog is always a special challenge. These dogs come with a backpack of past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to adjust to their new life. Would you like to take on this challenge and give this sweet male dog a loving home? Click here for Curro’s video.

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Podenco Curro – Bericht seiner aktuellen Pflegestelle: „Ich habe bisher noch keinen Tierschutzhund kennen lernen dürfen, der von der ersten Minute an so außergewöhnlich aufgeschlossen und freundlich war.“ „Bereits beim Aussteigen aus dem Transporter hat er mich überschwänglich begrüßt, ist mit mir über den Parkplatz zum Auto, hat sich zwischendurch gelöst und ist dann zu mir ins Auto in seine Box gesprungen. Alles, als würden wir uns schon ewig kennen. Keine Angst, keine Unsicherheit, nur Vertrauen.“ „Und genauso verhält er sich seither, als würde er schon ewig zu unserem Rudel gehören. Die Vergesellschaftung war mit ihm problemlos. Die beiden Jungs findet er super, aber auch alle anderen Hunde die wir seither getroffen haben. Auch unsere Katze Lotti findet er super. Er hat ohne Angst unser Haus betreten und alles erkundet. Er springt freudig ins Auto, fährt sehr gerne Auto, lässt sich sein Sicherheitsgeschirr ohne Probleme an- und ablegen, hat keine Angst vor der Leine, geht spazieren ohne Unsicherheit, tobt mit unseren Hunden den ganzen Tag (irgendeiner hat immer Lust). Er hat auch keine Angst vor fremden Menschen, ist freundlich und neugierig. Jeder der ihn bisher kennen gelernt hat, findet ihn wundervoll. Curro liebt es zu kuscheln, Zuneigung und „seine Menschen“ sind ganz wichtig. Er schläft von der ersten Nacht an durch. Inzwischen ist er stubenrein, wobei man seine Zeichen erkennen muss. In neuen Situationen kann aber auch immer noch mal was schief gehen. Curro zeigt keine besondere Angst vor Geräuschen. Straßenlärm verunsichert ihn aber, daher ist er kein Hund für die Stadt. Natürlich hat er auch die üblichen Verrücktheiten und typischen „Junghundschwächen“: er klaut Schuhe und kaut auf ihnen herum, ist ein kleiner Sockendieb und ganz eindeutig ist er ein Podenco – ein kleiner Jäger. Curro ist immer mit seiner Nase auf dem Boden, was man beim Training und im Leben mit ihm beachten muss. Ich trainiere ihn mit der Pfeife, aber ob das in der Jagdsituation dann funktioniert, weiß ich nicht. Der kleine Kerl braucht Menschen die ihn körperlich und geistig fordern, sonst wird es ihm schnell langweilig. Curro ist sehr intelligent, möchte gefordert werden und hat Power ohne Ende. Ganz alleine sein kann er vermutlich noch nicht. Wobei mit unseren drei Hunden zusammen funktioniert das bereits für mehrere Stunden. Curro ist ein sehr sozialer Hund und inzwischen bin ich sicher, dass er mit Hundekumpel glücklicher wäre. Er liebt das spielen und toben mit den anderen Jungs, macht aber auch sein „eigenes Ding“. Als Einzelhund muss sein Mensch ihn in jedem Fall noch mehr fordern und fördern.“ 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 dem süßen Rüden ein Zuhause schenken? Hier gehts zu Curros Video

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Curro
  • House-trained
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Curro home

What you'll need for Curro 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 Curro

What life with Curro looks like

Curro is a small 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 Curro, answered.

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