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Podenco · Female

Oma Linda LINDA had already found a permanent home, was eagerly awaited there, and was about to leave. Then she fell ill, and the examination revealed that she suffered from incurable cancer. As her symptoms rapidly worsened and she also experienced pain, LINDA was relieved of her suffering. Name: Oma Linda Born: around 01/2013 Gender: female dog Breed: Bretone/Podenco mix Size/Weight:

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Oma Linda LINDA hatte schon ein endgültiges Zuhause gefunden, wurde dort freudig erwartet und stand kurz vor ihrer Abreise. Dann wurde sie krank und die Untersuchung ergab, dass sie an unheilbarem Krebs litt. Da ihre Beschwerden sehr schnell zunahmen und sie darüber hinaus Schmerzen hatte, wurde LINDA von ihrem Leiden erlöst. Name: Oma Linda Geboren: ca. 01/2013 Geschlecht: Hündin Rasse: Bretone/Podenco-Mix Größe/Gewicht: 48/49 cm

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Tierschutzengel Nordhorn
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Bringing Oma Linda home

What you'll need for Oma Linda in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Oma Linda

What life with Oma Linda looks like

Oma Linda is a adult podenco dog waiting at Tierschutzengel Nordhorn in Germany.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Oma Linda, answered.

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