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La Pintaita

Podenco · Female · Senior · 12 years

La Pintaita - wants to be loved after a hard life. La Pintaita, which means "The Painted One" in German - this less flattering name was given to the older Podenco at the shelter. She didn't have a name. The hunter she belonged to had painted a big 17 on her fur. She wasn't even worth a name to him. The number has now faded and La Pintaita is quickly forgetting the hardships of her old life at her foster home. At the shelter she probably got enough food for the first time in her life and she has happily gained a nice little belly, which now needs to be slimmed down with sporty walks in nature. Although - La Pintaita is not very sporty. As an older Podenco, she loves being cozy, warm and snuggly and she has to be convinced to go out into the German winter. Ita, as she is called at the foster home, is a very affectionate, calm and simply loving dog. She gets along extremely well with other dogs because she was socialized in a large pack and therefore perfectly understands dog language. For this kind-hearted dog mom we are looking for a rural home, preferably with an existing dog. It shouldn't be too turbulent, that doesn't fit La Pintaita's character. Maybe you are also a bit older and would like to show a dog that didn't have a good life what love between a dog and a human means - La Pintaita has a lot to give in this regard. Here is La Pintaita's video.

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La Pintaita – möchte nach einem harten Leben endlich geliebt werden La Pintaita, zu Deutsch die Bemalte – diesen wenig schmeichelnden Namen hat man der älteren Podenca im Tierheim gegeben. Sie hatte nämlich keinen Namen. Der Jäger, dem sie gehörte, hatte eine große 17 auf ihr Fell gemalt. Noch nicht einmal einen Namen war sie ihm wert. Die Zahl ist inzwischen ausgewaschen und auch die Härten ihres alten Lebens vergisst La Pintaita auf ihrer Pflegestelle gerade ganz schnell. Im Tierheim hat sie wahrscheinlich zum ersten Mal im Leben genug Futter bekommen und dankbar hat sie sich ein ordentliches Bäuchlein angefuttert, was nun auf schönen Spaziergängen in der Natur wieder sportlich abtrainiert werden muss. Wobei – sehr sportlich ist La Pintaita nicht. Als ältere Podenca liebt sie es gemütlich, warm und kuschelig und zum Rausgehen in den deutschen Winter muss man sie überreden. Ita, wie sie auf der Pflegestelle genannt wird, ist eine sehr verschmuste, ruhige und einfach nur liebevolle Hündin. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie extrem verträglich, denn sie ist im großen Rudel sozialisiert worden und beherrscht die Hundesprache von daher perfekt. Für diese herzensgute Hundeomi wünschen wir uns ein ländliches Zuhause, gerne mit einem vorhandenen Hund. Es sollte nicht zu turbulent zugehen, dass passt nicht zu La Pintaitas Charakter. Vielleicht sind Sie auch schon ein wenig älter und möchten einem Hund, der es im Leben nicht gut hatte, noch einmal zeigen, was Liebe zwischen Hund und Mensch bedeutet – La Pintaita hat in dieser Hinsicht viele zu geben. Hier geht’s zu La Pintaitas Video

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with La Pintaita
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing La Pintaita home

What you'll need for La Pintaita 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
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    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 La Pintaita

What life with La Pintaita looks like

La Pintaita is a large senior podenco dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 La Pintaita, answered.

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