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Hippo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

The little Hippo is seeking refuge where he can finally leave behind his fears ❤️‍🩹 He, like many other podenquiños and podenquiñas who arrive at the animal rescue association, was left to his own devices, but a person who loves cats and dogs couldn't look away knowing the injustice of having happy and young cats in the house while this little one was freezing and, above all, scared. He managed to earn his trust in just a few days, and when he did, he asked for help so we could take care of him and find him a home. At the shelter, Hippo saw that there were many other podenquiños like him, as well as other small dogs who didn't want to harm him… and he also discovered that humans can be good and caring. Slowly but surely, Hippo began to leave behind his fears, and in their place, appeared the joy of wanting to play and greet the volunteers when they arrived 😍 Sponsored by:

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O pequeno Hippo busca fogar onde acabar de deixar atrás os seus medos ❤️‍🩹 El, como tantos podenquiños e podenquiñas que chegan á protectora, foi abandonado á sua sorte mais unha persoa que adora os cans e cadelas non puido mirar cara outro lado sabendo a inxustiza de ter cans felices e quentiños na casa mentres este pequeno pasaba frío e, sobre todo, medo. Conseguiu logo de días e días poderse gañar a sua confianza e, cando conseguiu collelo, nos pediu axuda para que o coidaramos e lle buscáramos fogar. No refuxio, Hippo viu que hai moitos podenquiños coma el así como outros cans pequenos que non querían facerlle dano… e tamén descubriu que o ser humano pode ser bo e agarimoso. Pouco a pouco, Hippo foi deixando atrás os seus medos e, no seu lugar, apareceu a ledicia de querer xogar e facerlle festas ao voluntariado ao chegar 😍 AMADRINADO POR: Ivy González

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Os Biosbardos Ponteareas
Cared for by Protectora Os Biosbardos Ponteareas · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Hippo home

What you'll need for Hippo in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Hippo

What life with Hippo looks like

Hippo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Os Biosbardos Ponteareas in Spain.

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 (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Hippo, answered.

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