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Luca

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Luca is just eight months old - a young Podenco who should really only know about security, play, safety and the loving hand of a human. But instead, Luca has been spotted in Lorca for at least two months. Alone. On his own. Searching for food, shelter and a safe place. Podencos in particular are incredibly enduring and active dogs. They were bred over generations for hunting and have a strong hunting instinct, great speed and a very special head of their own. At the same time, they are often sensitive, perceptive dogs that can react very sensitively to pressure and do not easily trust. It is all the more shocking that some of these young dogs have to find out at the age of just a few months whether they are "suitable" for hunting. They are chased, driven and physically challenged - until it becomes clear whether they meet expectations. A Podenco who is just eight months old and does not have to prove anything to anyone. He is not a hunting tool that you try out and throw away if it does not work. Luca is a young dog who still has his whole life ahead of him.

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Luca ist gerade einmal acht Monate alt – ein junger Podenco, der eigentlich noch nichts anderes kennen sollte als Geborgenheit, Spiel, Sicherheit und die liebevolle Hand eines Menschen. Doch stattdessen wird Luca seit mindestens zwei Monaten immer wieder in Lorca gesichtet. Allein. Auf sich gestellt. Auf der Suche nach Futter, Schutz und einem sicheren Ort. Gerade Podencos sind unglaublich ausdauernde und bewegungsfreudige Hunde. Sie wurden über Generationen für die Jagd gezüchtet und verfügen über einen ausgeprägten Jagdinstinkt, eine enorme Schnelligkeit und einen ganz besonderen eigenen Kopf. Gleichzeitig sind sie häufig sensible, feinfühlige Hunde, die auf Druck sehr empfindlich reagieren können und Vertrauen nicht einfach verschenken. Umso erschreckender ist es, dass manche dieser jungen Hunde bereits im Alter von wenigen Monaten herausfinden müssen, ob sie für die Jagd „taugen“. Sie werden gehetzt, angetrieben und körperlich gefordert – bis sich zeigt, ob sie den Erwartungen entsprechen. Ein gerade einmal acht Monate alter Podenco, der niemandem etwas beweisen muss. Der kein Jagdwerkzeug ist, das man ausprobiert und wegwirft, wenn es nicht funktioniert. Luca ist ein junger Hund, der sein ganzes Leben noch vor sich hat.

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Luca
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Tierschutzverein Europa · MünchenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Luca home

What you'll need for Luca 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 Luca

What life with Luca looks like

Luca is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

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 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.

München, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Luca, answered.

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