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Patolas

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Except for a cage and a chain, Patolas has not been allowed to experience anything in his life. Since we first visited the animal shelter in 2007, Patolas has been sitting in a cage there! Up until now, no one has shown interest in the gentle giant… But now, things should finally change! Patolas is a gentle and friendly dog who also gets along well with fellow animals. Patolas is active and is overjoyed about walks. Patolas dreams of cuddles and a dog bed where he can finally feel at home. Patolas could also be rehomed with a family with slightly older children. It would be beautiful if Patolas, after a life in a cage, did not have to spend the rest of his life in one… Video of Patolas and his best friend:

DE·Show original

Außer einem Zwinger und einer Kette hat Patolas in seinem Leben nichts erfahren dürfen. Seit wir 2007 das erste Mal im Tierheim waren, sitzt Patolas dort in einem Zwinger! Bisher hat sich noch niemand für den sanften Großen interessiert… Doch das soll sich jetzt endlich ändern! Patolas ist ein sanfter und freundlicher Hund, der sich auch gut mit Artgenossen versteht. Patolas ist aktiv und freut sich riesig über Spaziergänge. Patolas freut sich so sehr über Streicheleinheiten und ein Körbchen, indem sie sich endlich einmal wohlfühlen kann, wäre sein Traum. Patolas kann auch gern in eine Familie mit etwas älteren Kindern vermittelt werden. Es wäre wunderschön, wenn Patolas nach einem Leben im Zwinger nicht auch noch darin sterben müsste… Video von Patolas und seinem besten Freund:

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Patolas
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Hundehilfe Portugal · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Patolas home

What you'll need for Patolas in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Patolas

What life with Patolas looks like

Patolas is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

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 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 Patolas, answered.

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