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Pancho

Podenco · Male · Senior · 11 years

Pancho is a loving senior of almost 12 years who enjoys peace, comfort, and coziness. He loves a soft spot in a big bed, a few nice toys, and of course, an occasional yummy hypoallergenic snack. Pancho doesn’t need a busy schedule anymore; he values a quiet day with his owner’s attention. Whoever takes the time to make him feel at home will get a loyal and pleasant housemate in return. Pancho is looking for a quiet home where he can spend his golden years in all the comfort he deserves. Due to his age, he doesn’t feel comfortable in a busy environment. Therefore, we do not place him with other animals or small children. A predictable environment with few stimuli is the ideal place for Pancho to fully relax.

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Pancho is een lieve senior van bijna 12 jaar die houdt van rust, comfort en gezelligheid. Hij geniet van een zacht plekje in een groot bed, een paar leuke speeltjes en natuurlijk af en toe een lekkere hypoallergene snack. Pancho hoeft geen druk programma meer; hij waardeert vooral een rustige dag met aandacht van zijn baasje. Wie hem de tijd geeft om zich thuis te voelen, krijgt een trouwe en aangename huisgenoot in de plaats. Pancho is op zoek naar een rustige thuis waar hij zijn oude dag in alle comfort kan doorbrengen. Door zijn leeftijd voelt hij zich niet prettig in een drukke omgeving. Daarom plaatsen we hem niet bij andere dieren of bij kleine kinderen. Een voorspelbare omgeving met weinig prikkels is voor Pancho de ideale plek om volledig tot rust te komen.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇧🇪Gent
Shelter
Dierenasiel Gent
Living with Pancho
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Bringing Pancho home

What you'll need for Pancho in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    €8–12
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About Pancho

What life with Pancho looks like

Pancho is a large senior podenco dog waiting at Dierenasiel Gent in Gent.

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 Belgium

Belgian shelters operate under regional law (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels each have their own rules). All adoptions include the Eurochip, vaccinations, and a stewardship contract. Several Flemish shelters partner with Dutch and German rescue networks.

Gent, Belgium — browse more dogs in Belgium.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pancho, answered.

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