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Harry Potter

Podenco · Male · Young · 2 years

Harry Potter - a loving, playful and cuddly young dog. Potter is a very loving dog who is happy with all people around him. When he knows the people well, he loves to cuddle for a long time, especially close by. He enjoys long walks, especially in the woods or by the water. Long walks are also necessary for him to be able to relax again, just like a Podenco. Sometimes he gets his zoomies and then he races through the woods. Naturally, as a Podenco, he has a hunting instinct. However, this decreases greatly when he knows the paths well. He enjoys running, chewing on sticks and sniffing. He has already run a little bit alongside a bicycle and jogging together works well too. At night he sleeps through on his spot and sometimes even until almost ten o'clock. When it's time to go to the vet in the backyard, he is very happy. Everyone is greeted joyfully and so far, the examinations have never been a problem. Training with a muzzle has already started and he can already take it off for a few minutes. He has already mastered his first trip on the S-Bahn. Harry Potter is actually deaf. However, he has already learned several signals with which you can communicate with him. It should be clear that training with a deaf dog must be done differently and perhaps other problems may arise that were not previously noticed. Being alone is still difficult for him because he needs people as a reference. But here, he practices every day and he can already manage a few minutes. And what is certainly practical - loud noises in the city or fireworks at New Year's don't bother him so much. We are looking for someone who can give Harry Potter orientation. People who have experience with dogs or even deaf dogs would be ideal. He is definitely not a beginner dog. Perhaps an only dog would also be helpful, who leads him through daily life and makes being alone easier for him. An enclosed garden would also be great, so he can play freely and doesn't have to walk on a leash all the time. Taking responsibility for a shelter dog is always a special challenge. The dogs bring a backpack full of past experiences or unlearned situations with them and need time to get used to their new life. Do you want to take on the challenge and give the sweet dog a home? Here is Harry Potter's video.

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Harry Potter – eine liebevoller, verspielter und verkuschelter Junghund Potter ist ein sehr liebevoller Hund, der sich über alle Menschen in seinem Umfeld freut. Wenner die Menschen gut kennt, dann kuschelt er wahnsinnig gern und lang. Am liebsten ganz nah. Er geht sehr gerne lange spazieren, am liebsten im Wald oder am Wasser. Lange Spaziergänge braucht er auch, um dann wieder zur Ruhe kommen zu können, ganz der Podenco. Manchmal bekommt er seine Zoomies und dann geht es mit Zack durch den Wald. Natürlich hat er als Podenco einen Jagdtrieb. Dieser lässt aber sehr nach, wenn er die Wege gut kennt. Er hat Spaß am Rennen, am Stöckchen kauen und Schnüffeln. Auch am Fahrrad ist er bereits ein kleines Stück mitgelaufen und das gemeinsame Joggen funktioniert auch gut. Nachts schläft er auf seinem Plätzchen durch und kann auch mal bis fast halb zehn schlafen. Wenn es zur Tierärztin in den Hinterhof geht, dann freut er sich riesig. Alle werden freudig begrüßt und auch die Untersuchungen sind bis jetzt nie ein Problem gewesen. Mit dem Maulkorbtraining wurde bereits begonnen und er kann ihn schon für ein paar Minuten auflassen. Auch seinen ersten Ausflug mit der S-Bahn hat er bereits gemeistert. Harry Potter ist tatsächlich taub. Er hat aber bereits mehrere Zeichen gelernt, mit denen man mit ihm kommunizieren kann. Es sollte einem bewusst sein, dass mit einem tauben Hund anders geübt werden muss und auch vielleicht andere Problem auftreten werden, die einem vorher nicht bewusst waren. Allein bleiben fällt ihm deshalb auch noch schwer, da er sehr den Menschen als Orientierung braucht. Aber auch hier wird jeden Tag fleißig geübt und ein paar Minuten schafft er auch schon. Und was natürlich praktisch ist – die lauten Geräusche in der Stadt oder auch das Feuerwerk an Silvester machen ihm nicht so viel aus. Wir suchen für Harry Potter jemanden, der oder die ihm Orientierung geben kann. Wünschenswert wären Menschen, die bereits Erfahrung mit Hunden oder sogar tauben Hunden haben. Ein Anfängerhund ist er definitiv nicht. Vielleicht wäre auch ein Ersthund hilfreich, der ihn durch den Alltag führt und ihm das allein bleiben erleichtert. Auch ein eingezäunter Garten wäre toll, sodass er frei herumtollen kann und nicht immer an der Leine laufen muss. 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 geht’s zu Harry Potters Video

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Harry Potter
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Harry Potter home

What you'll need for Harry Potter 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 Harry Potter

What life with Harry Potter looks like

Harry Potter is a extra-large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Harry Potter, answered.

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