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Martina

Podenco · Female

Martina had been living on the streets for some town and was in quite a bad state. A lady who was feeding her asked one of our partner kennels for help and they eventually managed to trap her as it was the only way to catch her. When she first arrived she was very fearful, but has really improved. Whilst she can still be a little suspicious, with people she knows and trusts, you see her confidence start to shine and her affectionate streak comes out. She has a good amount of curiosity which is often a hallmark for how well a podenco might progress in a home. She is great with other dogs both male and female and would do well with other dogs in the home. We do also think she would be OK as an only dog in the home, but any adopter would need to recognise that she will take a little bit of time and patience. Overall she is a lovely girl who is very deserving of a home. She has some lovely carefree moments when she is running and playing with the other dogs. She could live with older respectful children, and whilst she doesn’t need a garden, would prefer not to be in a city centre. Martina is neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for all Mediterranean diseases excluding Ehrlichia which she has already received treatment for, so we can retest for the all clear. She 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 Martina
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hope for Podencos · AlbaceteLearn about Podenco

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Martina home

What you'll need for Martina 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 Martina

What life with Martina looks like

Martina 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 Martina, answered.

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