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Gilberto

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

Gilberto has unfortunately spent almost his entire life in the animal shelter. Despite this, he is an avid explorer and loves going on beautiful walks. As a Podengo mix, of course, he loves to go on discovery tours with his nose. Otherwise, Gilberto is a friendly and rather calm companion who also enjoys being stroked and cuddled. Gilberto approaches people openly and is by no means panicky, but he must slowly and with understanding get used to a new life outside of a cage. Gilberto knows how to live with other dogs and could also be rehomed as a second dog. Older children who let him approach in peace are no problem.

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Gilberto hat leider fast sein ganzes Leben im Tierheim verbracht. Dabei ist er ein großer Entdecker und liebt schöne Spaziergänge. Als Podengo Mix liebt er es natürlich mit seiner Nase auf Entdeckungstour zu gehen. Ansonsten ist Gilberto ein freundlicher und eher ruhiger Zeitgenosse, der sich auch sehr gerne streicheln und knuddeln lässt. Gilberto geht offen auf Menschen zu und ist keinesfalls panisch, dennoch muss er nach all der Zeit im Tierheim langsam und mit Verständnis an ein neues Leben außerhalb eines Zwingers gewöhnt werden. Gilberto kennt es mit anderen Hunden zu leben und könnte auch als Zweithund vermittelt werden. Ältere Kinder, die ihn in Ruhe ankommen lassen, sind kein Problem.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Gilberto
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Gilberto home

What you'll need for Gilberto 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 Gilberto

What life with Gilberto looks like

Gilberto is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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 Gilberto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gilberto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Hundehilfe Portugal handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gilberto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gilberto if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Hundehilfe Portugal 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 Gilberto 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 Gilberto 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 Hundehilfe Portugal early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gilberto 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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