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Leonardo

Podenco · Male

Sweet little Leonardo was being given up by his hunter and thankfully one of our wonderful partner kennels stepped in to offer him a spot with them. He is soon to be arriving in the UK into a foster home where we can get more of a sense of how he does in a home, before finding a perfect adopter for him. He’s a really sweet little chap who is smaller than his photos make him look! He is great with other dogs and at the rescue where he is at, he also gets exposure to pigs, goats and horses along with dogs of all different sizes and breeds. He’s a curious and playful little chap, who doesn’t take too long to build his confidence and approach you for some fuss. In a home, we expect he would welcome cuddles very quickly! Leonardo is a good all rounder, he could live as an only dog, or with other canine companions. We also think he could be flexible in terms of location, although in a busy city an adopter would need to be patient and help him adjust. We think Leonardo could be a good candidate for a children 8+. He walks nicely on the lead too. Leonardo is neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for all Mediterranean diseases excluding Babesia - as already stated he has tested positive and is receiving treatment for this, so we can retest for the all clear. He is passported and available for adoption now. If you would prefer to make a one off donation, please click below

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Albacete
Shelter
Hope for Podencos
Living with Leonardo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hope for Podencos · AlbaceteLearn about Podenco

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Leonardo home

What you'll need for Leonardo 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 Leonardo

What life with Leonardo looks like

Leonardo is a 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 Leonardo, answered.

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