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Lucera

Podenco · Female · Senior · 15 years

Lucera - a dog shelter with a final wish. Lucera is already from an older generation, but that doesn't stop us from wishing her a beautiful home. The sweet female dog came from a hunter, was then rescued by animal protectors and now they had to give her up at the animal shelter themselves, as their houses were destroyed by the heavy rain. So Lucera arrived at the animal shelter with her friends Neli and Elda soaked and full of mud. But this shouldn't be her last stop. Who will give the magical Lucera a home? She will surely thank you a thousand times. Taking responsibility for an animal protection dog is always a special challenge. The dogs come with a backpack of past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to get used to their new life. Would you like to accept the challenge and give the sweet female dog a home? Lucera would also be happy about a foster home. Here is Lucera's video.

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Lucera – eine Hundeomi mit einem letzten Wunsch Lucera ist schon vom älteren Eisen, aber das hält uns nicht davon ab, ihr ein wunderschönes Zuhause zu wünschen. Die süße Hündin kommt von einem Jäger, wurde dann von Tierschützern gerettet und nun mussten diese sie selbst im Tierheim abgeben, da ihre Häuser durch den vielen Regen zerstört wurden. So kam Lucera mit ihren Freundinnen Neli und Elda nass und voller Schlamm ins Tierheim. Dies soll aber nicht ihre letzte Station werden. Wer gibt der zauberhaften Lucera ein Zuhause? Sicherlich wird sie es tausendfach danken. Die Verantwortung für einen Tierschutzhund ist immer eine besondere Herausforderung. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und brauchen Zeit sich an ihr neues Leben zu gewöhnen. Möchten Sie die Herausforderung annehmen und der süßen Hündin ein Zuhause schenken? Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Lucera sich freuen. Hier gehts zu Luceras Video

Size
Age
Senior · 15 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Lucera
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Lucera home

What you'll need for Lucera 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 Lucera

What life with Lucera looks like

Lucera is a 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 Lucera, answered.

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