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Pepi

Podenco · Female · Puppy · 4 months

Description: Our animal welfare volunteers report that the delicately built Podenco-mix female dog, Pepi, lay exhausted from labor in the middle of a parched field under an unbearable heat of around 42°C—a heat so intense it was almost indescribable. She had likely been abandoned shortly before giving birth, near a very small animal shelter. The young, emaciated dog was wasting away, utterly depleted, half-dehydrated and weakened on the dusty ground under the scorching sun; her newly born puppies, still naked and helpless, were still attached by their umbilical cords, their tiny eyes not yet open—they could only whimper faintly. By midday, the searing heat would have already killed them all. Pepi no longer had the strength to stand up or even run away; she was overrun with insects, completely defenseless, and faced a painful death from the heat. Water was out of reach for her. Fortunately, an animal welfare volunteer spotted this desperate family in time and rescued the mother dog along with her seven puppies. In the meantime, Pepi has changed dramatically—she’s already gained a proud two kilograms and is now free of parasites. This was certainly her first litter and first experience raising puppies, as at first she seemed inexperienced and clumsy. The volunteer repeatedly placed the squeaking puppies to her teats until Pepi finally understood what to do. Now, she feeds them with her own milk, thoroughly cleans the little rascals, and carefully tends to her offspring as a watchful and caring mother. Pepi has accomplished much against her will. Soon, her puppies will be weaned, and Pepi herself will be spayed. After that, she hopes for a peaceful, protected life in a home where she won’t have to fight for survival day after day but will finally be cared for, well looked after, and loved. 🏠 Who will give Pepi a helping paw and offer her a life free of worry? Pepi’s fluffy brood of seven tiny pups are also looking for a forever home, starting from mid-October at the earliest. Although the individual personalities of these little ones haven’t yet been fully revealed, detailed descriptions will follow soon. Information about the Podenco: Please note: The feedback from animal shelters/foster homes reflects the current behavior of the animals here.

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Beschreibung Unsere Tierschützerinnen berichten: die zierlich gebaute Podenca-Mix Hündin Pepi lag, von den Wehen ausgezerrt, mitten auf einem vertrockneten Acker bei einer unaussprechlichen Hitze von ca. 42 °C; sie wurde vermutlich kurz vor ihrer Niederkunft ausgesetzt, in der Nähe eines sehr kleinen Tierheimes. Die junge, abgemagerte Hündin vegetierte erschöpft, halb verdurstet und geschwächt auf der staubigen Erde unter der glühenden Sonne vor sich hin; ihre gerade frisch geborenen, noch nackten Welpen hingen an der Nabelschnur, ihre Äuglein waren noch nicht geöffnet, sie fiepten nur ganz leise; im Laufe des Tages hätte die brütende Hitze sie vernichtet. Pepi hatte nicht mehr die Kraft aufzustehen oder gar davon zu laufen, sie war angegriffen vom vielen Ungeziefer, schutzlos und es drohte ihr der qualvolle Hitzetod, Wasser war für sie nicht erreichbar. Eine Tierschützerin entdeckte die in Not geratene Familie glücklicherweise rechtzeitig und sammelte die Mutterhündin samt ihrer Welpen ein. Inzwischen hat Pepi sich sehr verändert, sie hat bereits stolze zwei Kilo zugenommen und ist frei von Parasiten. Es ist sicherlich ihre erste Geburt und Aufzucht gewesen, denn sie zeigte sich zunächst unerfahren und unbeholfen. Die Tierschützerin legte die quiekenden Welpen immer wieder an, bis Pepi verstand, was zu tun war. Jetzt gibt sie ihnen Muttermilch, putzt die Rasselbande ausgiebig und versorgt als umsichtige Mutter ihren Nachwuchs wachsam. Pepi hat unfreiwillig viel geleistet; bald werden ihre Welpen entwöhnt sein, Pepi wird kastriert werden und hofft dann auf ein friedliches, behütetes Leben, in einem Zuhause, wo sie nicht Tag für Tag ums Überleben kämpfen muss, sondern endlich selbst umsorgt, gut gepflegt und geliebt wird. 🏠 Wer reicht Pepi das Pfötchen und bietet ihr ein sorgenfreies Leben an?Auch Pepis pelzige Zwerge (Rufo, Turbo, Blanki, Clara2) suchen ein Zuhause, frühestens ab Mitte Oktober; noch können die einzelnen Charaktere der Winzlinge nicht herausgearbeitet werden, aber ihre Beschreibungen folgen demnächst. Update02.09.2026 neues Video Informationen zum Podenco Bitte beachten Sie:Die Rückmeldungen der Tierheime/Pflegestellen spiegeln das aktuelle Verhalten der hier zur

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Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Tierischgeholfen e.V.
Living with Pepi
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Tierischgeholfen e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pepi home

What you'll need for Pepi 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 Pepi

What life with Pepi looks like

Pepi is a puppy/kitten podenco dog waiting at Tierischgeholfen e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪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 Pepi, answered.

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