How do I contact the shelter about Harmony?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. description handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Harmony on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Harmony if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — description 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 Harmony 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 Harmony 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 description early rather than rehoming privately; they know Harmony 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 (NL). 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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Podenco · Female · Young · 2 years

Triple A Benelux Update May 4, 2026: The last few months have been going extremely well with Harmony! She is really starting to blossom. She has trusted her foster mother for a while now and she climbs into bed more often to sleep next to her and be caressed, but she is also beginning to trust strangers. In addition, she has already gone on a few outings (to a restaurant, to the beach, etc.) and this went surprisingly well! She walks perfectly on the leash and calmly lies under the table in the restaurant. Meanwhile, she gladly accepts some pats. She remains an uncertain lady but is gradually leading a life as a "normal" dog. She gets a lot of support from the other dogs in the foster family and gets along well with everyone. + 6 new photos added of Harmony. Input November 17, 2025: Harmony is a very special Podenco girl with a promising heart. She is the daughter of Hera and Hercules who were caught in the wild together with their 2 pups. Unfortunately, it quickly became clear that this family had little to no positive contact with people. Hercules, the father of Harmony, became a loving companion and was adopted in a short time. Mother Hera found a great shelter in Germany where she has become a cheerful and quick-learning lady. Sister Honey was also adopted and has blossomed into a cuddly companion. Harmony herself is the only one still looking for a warm home. She appears to be the most shy of the family, but she has made considerable progress so far. Currently, she lives in a foster family with a couple and several dogs, both big and small. Harmony often sleeps next to the cats and likes to play with the dogs. Although she is still a bit fearful, she is beginning to enjoy the loving contact with people more and more. We have seen incredible changes with the other Podencos from Harmony's family since their adoptions, and they have basically all been transformed into kind and affectionate dogs. We cannot promise the same for Harmony, but it would not surprise us if she too eventually blossoms into a true cuddly lady. Harmony loves the simple things in life: playing in the yard, running nicely and occasionally digging a small hole. She needs a calm and patient family in a house with a secure yard where she feels comfortable. A quiet home surrounded by nature and away from the noise and bustle of the city. That would be perfect for her. With patience, kindness and a stable routine, she will dare to show her beautiful soul. Are you the one who can offer Harmony a safe and lasting home? She deserves it double and triple!

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Triple A Benelux Update 4 mei 2026: De laatste maanden gaat het enorm goed met Harmony! Ze begint nu echt open te bloeien. Haar opvangmoeder vertrouwt ze al een tijdje en ze klimt steeds vaker in bed om bij haar te slapen en geaaid te worden, maar ze begint nu ook vreemden te vertrouwen. Daarnaast is ze al op een paar uitstapjes geweest (naar een restaurant, naar het strand, etc.) en dit ging verrassend goed! Ze loopt perfect mee aan de riem en gaat rustig onder de tafel liggen in het restaurant. Ondertussen accepteert ze graag wat aaitjes. Ze blijft een onzekere dame maar begint steeds meer een leven als een "normale" hond te leiden. Ze haalt veel steun uit de andere honden in het opvanggezin en gaat goed om met iedereen. + 6 nieuwe foto's toegevoegd van Harmony Input 17 november 2025: Harmony is een heel bijzonder Podenco meisje met een veelbelovend hart. Ze is de dochter van Hera en Hercules die in het wild gevangen werden samen met hun 2 pups. Spijtig genoeg werd al vrij snel duidelijk dat deze familie weinig tot geen positief contact heeft gehad met mensen.Hercules, de vader van Harmony, veranderde in een liefdevol maatje en werd in korte tijd geadopteerd. Moeder Hera vond een geweldig onderkomen in Duitsland waar ze een vrolijke en snel lerende dame is geworden. Zusje Honey is ook geadopteerd en opgebloeid tot een knuffelende metgezel. Harmony zelf is de enige die nog op zoek is naar een warm thuis.Ze blijkt het meest verlegen van het gezin, maar ze heeft inmiddels veel vooruitgang geboekt. Momenteel woont ze in een foster gezin met een echtpaar en verschillende honden, zowel groot als klein. Harmony slaapt vaak naast de katten en speelt graag met de honden. Alhoewel ze nog wat angstig is, begint ze steeds meer te genieten van het liefdevolle contact met mensen.We hebben met de overige Podenco's uit Harmony's familie sinds hun adopties ongelooflijke veranderingen gezien waarbij ze eigenlijk allemaal zijn omgetoverd tot lieve en aanhankelijke honden. We kunnen niet hetzelfde beloven voor Harmony, maar het zou ons niet verrassen als ook zij uiteindelijk opbloeit tot een ware knuffel dame.Harmony houdt van de simpele dingen in het leven: spelen in de tuin, lekker rennen en af en toe een klein gat graven. Ze heeft een kalm en geduldig gezin nodig in een huis met een veilige tuin waar ze zich op haar gemakt voelt. Een rustig thuis omgeven door natuur en weg van het lawaai en de drukte van de stad. Dat zou voor haar perfect zijn. Met geduld, vriendelijkheid en een stabiele routine zal zij haar prachtige ziel durven tentoonstellen.Ben jij degene die Harmony een veilige en blijvende thuishaven kan bieden? Ze verdient het dubbel en dwars!

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇳🇱AL Ridderkerk

Shelter

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Living with Harmony

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✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Harmony

What life with Harmony looks like

Harmony is a medium-sized young adult podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

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.

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Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Harmony, answered.

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