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Podenco · Male · Young · 2 years

Triple A Benelux: Update February 20, 2026: This weekend, Maus had a Valentine's outing with his friend Bosco who is also hoping to find a home through Podencoworld. How well both of them have behaved! Still not 100% convinced? Then take another look at the new photos and videos made of these two loving Podencos. + 4 new photos added of Maus. Input February 11, 2026: Hello, I'm Little Maus. When I was found on the street, I was very nervous and scared... but deep down I longed so much for love. I really wanted to be saved. And do you know what happened? After three days I dared to step into the arms of the volunteers. No leash, no fear - just trust. I am a very kind, sensitive little Podenco puppy. I love quiet attention, gentle hands and lots of cuddles. My greatest happiness? Walking with my best friend Rosaria, but she is already reserved. When we walked together it felt like we shared one heart. I miss her, but I certainly wish her the new home. Now I hope it's my turn. Walking on a leash is still something new and exciting for me. I'm still a bit unsure, but I practice every day. When I arrive at the dog park I turn into a Turbomaus! I run from corner to corner, make silly zoomies and feel completely free. In addition, I am curious and love to sniff around a lot. I find other dogs fine, I don't feel threatened and have met several already. I also travel well in the car and even fall asleep from the rocking. Oh, and not unimportant: I love food very much. I am also very fond of kind, patient people. Respectful older children can also fit with me, as long as they are calm and gentle. Being left alone behind a fence or gate still scares me - probably because I once was in a cage of a hunter, like so many Podencos here in Spain. My shoulder height is around 48-50 cm. In short, I am a nice medium-sized dog. What I need: * A quiet, loving home with lots of patience and gentle energy * A stable dog-friendly person would help me a lot, but it's not an absolute requirement. * Short, quiet walks while I practice to become more confident on the lead. * Older, respectful children who don't overwhelm me. * People who take me on quiet outings - I travel well. * Not too busy an environment; I thrive best with quiet and routine. * Lots of cuddles, gentle hands and the guarantee that I will never be left again. Want to know more about Maus or meet him? We will gladly help you further.

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Geadopteerd via het asiel, mei 2026 Triple A Benelux: Update 20 februari 2026: Dit weekend had Maus een Valentijnsuitje samen met zijn vriend Bosco die ook een thuis hoopt te vinden via Podencoworld.Wat hebben ze zich allebei voorbeeldig gedragen!Toch nog niet 100% overtuigd? Kijk dan nog even naar de nieuwe foto’s en video’s die van deze twee liefdevolle Podenco’s zijn gemaakt. + 4 nieuwe foto's toegevoegd van Maus Input 11 februari 2026: Hallo daar, ik ben Little MausToen ik op straat werd gevonden, was ik heel nerveus en bang… maar diep van binnen verlangde ik zó naar liefde. Ik wilde zo graag gered worden. En weet je wat er gebeurde? Al na drie dagen durfde ik zelf in de armen van de vrijwilligers te stappen. Geen riem, geen angst - gewoon vertrouwen. Ik ben een heel lief, gevoelig Podenco-jongetje. Ik hou enorm van rustige aandacht, zachte handen en veel knuffels. Mijn grootste geluk? Wandelen met mijn allerbeste vriendin Rosaria, maar zij is inmiddels gereserveerd. Als we samen wandelden was het alsof we samen één hart deelden. Ik mis haar, maar gun haar natuurlijk dat nieuwe thuis. Nu ben ik hopelijk aan de beurt.Aan de riem lopen is voor mij nog wat nieuw en spannend. Alleen ben ik nog wat onzeker, maar ik oefen elke dag. Als ik in het hondenpark aankom dan verander ik in een Turbomaus! Ik ren van hoek naar hoek, maak gekke zoomies en voel me helemaal vrij. Daarnaast ben ik nieuwsgierig en hou ik ervan om volop te snuffelen. Andere honden vind ik prima, ik voel me niet bedreigd en heb er al meerdere ontmoet. Ik reis ook goed mee in de auto en val zelfs in slaap door het wiegen. En oh, niet onbelangrijk: ik hou heel erg van eten.Ik ben bovendien dol op lieve, geduldige mensen. Respectvolle oudere kinderen kunnen ook bij mij passen, zolang ze rustig en zachtaardig zijn. Alleen achter een hek of poort gelaten worden, vind ik nog eng - waarschijnlijk omdat ik ooit in een kooi van een jager heb gezeten, zoals zoveel Podenco’s hier in Spanje. Mijn schouderhoogte ligt rond de 48-50 cm. Kortom ik ben een fijn middenmaatje.Wat ik nodig heb:* Een rustig liefdevol thuis met veel geduld en zachte energie* Een stabiele hondenvriend(in) zou me enorm helpen, maar het is geen absolute vereiste. * Korte rustige wandelingen terwijl ik oefen om zekerder te worden aan de lijn.* Oudere, respectvolle kinderen die me niet overweldigen.* Mensen die me meenemen op rustige uitstapjes - ik rijd goed mee.* Geen te drukke omgeving; ik floreer het best met rust en regelmaat.* Veel knuffels, zachte handen en de garantie dat ik nooit meer achtergelaten word.Meer weten over Maus of hem ontmoeten? Wij helpen je heel graag verder.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱AL Ridderkerk
Shelter
description
Living with Maus
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Maus home

What you'll need for Maus 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
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    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 Maus

What life with Maus looks like

Maus is a medium-sized young adult podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

An young 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 Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Maus, answered.

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