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Falko

Podenco · Male · Adult · 4 years

Falko is a young Podenco with a gentle spirit and a cautious heart. Newly arrived at APASA, he’s still adjusting to the shelter environment and will need time to feel safe and confident in new situations. He’s good with other dogs and would benefit from the presence of a calm, friendly companion to help him settle in. While he’s currently nervous on the lead, this is something that can improve with consistency, reassurance, and the support of someone patient. With the right guidance, Falko has every chance to blossom into a wonderful, loyal friend. If you have a peaceful home and a heart open to helping a shy soul come out of his shell, Falko could be the companion you’ve been waiting for.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Falko

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by APASA Xabia · Xabia Learn about Podenco →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Falko home

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About Falko

What life with Falko looks like

Falko is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Xabia, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Falko, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Falko?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APASA Xabia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Falko on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Falko if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APASA Xabia 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Falko 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 Falko 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 APASA Xabia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Falko 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 (EN). 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.