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Galgo Español · Male · Adult · 5 years

Pirata is a true beauty. Fresh at the animal shelter, he's still overwhelmed by all the new impressions. Surely his previous life wasn't much better. He still moves cautiously through his life, but on a walk he can grow beyond himself. He continues to move carefully through his life and is happy when another dog is by his side, giving him security. He doesn't particularly want to be touched. Then he retreats. When he is touched, however, he lets it happen. Maybe he can enjoy it soon. The wonderful Galgo should definitely experience what love is and how great people can be. He should be allowed to dash in the garden and have a warm dog bed. All this we wish for him, so that he can finally be happy. Who will give the sweet Pirata this chance?

Read original (de)

Pirata ist ein echter Schönling. Frisch im Tierheim ist er noch ganz überfordert mit den ganzen Eindrücken. Sicherlich war sein vorheriges Leben aber nicht schöner. Noch geht er unsicher durch sein Leben, aber auf einem Spaziergang konnte er über sich hinauswachsen. Er läuft dennoch weiterhin vorsichtig durch sein Leben und ist froh, wenn ein anderer Hund an seiner Seite ist und ihm Sicherheit gibt. Anfassen lassen möchte er sich nicht so gern. Dann weicht er zurück. Wenn er berührt wird, lässt er es aber über sich ergehen. Vielleicht kann er es bald ganz genießen. Der wunderschöne Galgo soll unbedingt erfahren, was Liebe ist und wie toll Menschen sein können. Er soll im Garten flitzen dürfen und ein warmes Körbchen haben. All das wünschen wir ihm, dass er endlich glücklich sein darf. Wer gibt dem süßen Pirata diese Chance? Hier geht’s zu Piratas Video Hier geht’s zu Piratas zweitem Video

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Pirata
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Galgo Español

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Pirata home

What you'll need for Pirata 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 Pirata

What life with Pirata looks like

Pirata is a adult galgo español dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. 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 Pirata, answered.

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