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Kai - UK

Podenco · Male

Kai was brought into one of our partner kennels with a lot of wounds and a lot of trauma, this has caused him to be overlooked for many years. His wounds have healed and he forms wonderful bonds with his carers once he has learnt to trust them. Kai is a medium sized Podenco Andaluz, who is super sociable with other dogs and loves to play. He really takes a lot of comfort from other canine company and would need another dog in the home to take a lead from. He is very nervous with strangers, but is a little calmer around the volunteers at the shelter who is knows. He will require a patient home who can help him build his confidence and he will also need a garden so he has a safe space before he has to explore the wider world. A more rural area would also be beneficial. He does walk well and calmly on the lead. Kai has spent some time in foster in Spain in a home and was showing signs of curiosity to be with people, he was very drawn to the man in the home and after a few hours was coming inside the house for attention, but when outside he was easily startled so secure 6ft fencing in the garden a must. But we can already see that kennel life is a little overwhelming for him so we really need to get him into a home to keep building on his confidence! Kai is neutered, vaccinated, and tested negative for all Mediterranean diseases. He is passported and available for adoption now. If you would prefer to make a one off donation, please click below

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇪🇸Albacete
Shelter
Hope for Podencos
Living with Kai - UK
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Hope for Podencos · AlbaceteLearn about Podenco

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Kai - UK home

What you'll need for Kai - UK 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 Kai - UK

What life with Kai - UK looks like

Kai - UK is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Hope for Podencos in Albacete.

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.

Albacete, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Kai - UK, answered.

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