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Philo

Mixed Breed · Male

Philo was seized from a holding where his owner was no longer able to care for him adequately. So the older pointer dog initially ended up in the Perrera in the north of Fuerteventura. Since a Perrera is not an appropriate place for a dog of his age, our animal protection colleague Sonya did not hesitate long and brought Philo to her Finca. There he shows himself to be an exceptionally friendly and gentle dog. Philo gets along very well with both dogs and female dog. He enjoys his walks, enjoys a cozy spot and loves cuddles and closeness to his people. Philo is not particularly greedy, by the way - he can only be influenced to a limited extent with food. Philo is also familiar with life in the house. He is housebroken and makes himself known when he needs to go outside. Now Philo is waiting for a very special happiness: at the beginning of October he will be allowed to travel to Germany and move to a permanent foster home. There he will already be expected by two older pointer ladies and can spend his golden years well cared for. Since Philo will certainly need veterinary care in the future as an older dog and the Fuerteventura Animal Aid e.V. covers the resulting veterinary costs, we would be very grateful for sponsors who would like to support us. Of course, we will continue to report on Philo and his new life in Germany.

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Phi­lo wur­de aus einer Hal­tung beschlag­nahmt, in der sein Besit­zer nicht mehr in der Lage war, sich aus­rei­chend um ihn zu küm­mern. So lan­de­te der älte­re Poin­ter­rü­de zunächst in der Per­rera im Nor­den Fuer­te­ven­tur­as. Da eine Per­rera gera­de für einen Hund in sei­nem Alter kein geeig­ne­ter Ort ist, zöger­te unse­re Tier­schutz­kol­le­gin Sonya nicht lan­ge und hol­te Phi­lo zu sich auf die Fin­ca. Dort zeigt er sich als aus­ge­spro­chen freund­li­cher und sanf­ter Rüde. Phi­lo ver­steht sich sowohl mit Rüden als auch mit Hün­din­nen sehr gut. Er genießt sei­ne Spa­zier­gän­ge, freut sich über ein gemüt­li­ches Plätz­chen und liebt Strei­chel­ein­hei­ten und Nähe zu sei­nen Men­schen. Beson­ders ver­fres­sen ist Phi­lo übri­gens nicht – mit Fut­ter lässt er sich nur bedingt beein­dru­cken. Auch das Leben im Haus kennt Phi­lo bereits. Er ist stu­ben­rein und macht sich bemerk­bar, wenn er nach drau­ßen muss. Nun war­tet auf Phi­lo ein ganz beson­de­res Glück: Anfang Okto­ber darf er nach Deutsch­land aus­rei­sen und auf eine Dau­er­pfle­ge­stel­le zie­hen. Dort wird er bereits von zwei älte­ren Poin­ter­da­men erwar­tet und darf sei­nen Lebens­abend gut umsorgt ver­brin­gen. Da Phi­lo als älte­rer Hund sicher­lich auch in Zukunft tier­ärzt­li­che Betreu­ung benö­ti­gen wird und die Tier­hil­fe Fuer­te­ven­tura e.V. die anfal­len­den Tier­arzt­kos­ten über­nimmt, wür­den wir uns sehr über Paten freu­en, die uns dabei unter­stüt­zen möch­ten. Natür­lich wer­den wir wei­ter über Phi­lo und sein neu­es Leben in Deutsch­land berich­ten.

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🇩🇪Dransfeld
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Tierhilfe Fuerteventura
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Philo home

What you'll need for Philo in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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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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    Safer than a collar

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About Philo

What life with Philo looks like

Philo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Fuerteventura in Dransfeld.

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.

Dransfeld, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Philo, answered.

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