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Manuel

Podenco · Male

Manuel was rescued by one of our fosters from a local Pererra - how he found his way there, we don’t know but he landed on his feet when he made his way to a home with many other podencos. Living in foster in Spain means he gets to get used to things like the TV, hoover, counter tops etc before making the transition to a home of his own. So far, he hasn’t been phased by any of that and has taken it all in his stride! He’s a really playful and excitable boy who loves people and dogs alike. He loves his walks and trots along perfectly on the lead - his foster says he has a relatively low prey drive based on what he’s seen so far. He equally loves to snooze his day away on the sofa - he has a really good off switch and is good in the home. He is such a fantastic allrounder that he has very few requirements in a home and would happily live in many different environments. He doesn’t necessarily need another dog or a garden so can be really versatile. He can get a bit overly excitable at times so will need some focus on that and as he’s large sized, it would be better if any children in the home were 10+. He’s just a super boy with such a fantastic character - he’s waited 6 long years for a loving home, could that be with you? He’s really looking for an adopter who can lavish him with the love and attention he deserves as he’s a very affectionate boy. Manuel 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
Large
Age
Location
🇪🇸Albacete
Shelter
Hope for Podencos
Living with Manuel
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Manuel home

What you'll need for Manuel 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 Manuel

What life with Manuel looks like

Manuel is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Manuel, answered.

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