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Pogo

Podenco · Male · Young · 2 years

Pogo – a lively companion seeks its home Pogo currently lives in our partner shelter in Spain and is waiting there for his chance at a real life. Sadly, we know nothing about his past – but what we do know about him quickly becomes clear: Pogo is a dog who desperately wants to belong. The handsome male dog meets people openly, friendly, and with great enthusiasm. He enjoys attention very much and shows himself to be exceptionally open in handling. With other dogs, Pogo gets along splendidly and can therefore be part of the free-roaming group – a small piece of freedom that he clearly enjoys. Pogo is a sporty and active dog who likes to be active. Playing with fellow animals, shared outings, or a game of fetch definitely count among his favorite activities. At the same time, he brings not only energy but also a great willingness to learn. During a walk with dog trainers, Pogo showed through and through to be friendly and very approachable. At first, the joy was great in the enclosure, and he presented himself a bit stormily – understandable after all the excitement. With patience and calm guidance, he found his composure quickly and eventually even waited calmly while being saddled. Of course, he was very interested in the environment outside, but he remained always approachable. He met cars, cyclists, joggers, or other dogs with normal interest. Sometimes, he even independently resolved situations and showed himself to be well-oriented. Especially beautiful: Even in unfamiliar or slightly more challenging situations, Pogo showed no negative reactions. He let himself be led well, reacted openly to his human, and in general, was a very uncomplicated companion. Pogo brings the best prerequisites to become a wonderful family dog. Due to his energetic nature, we see him more fitting in a home with older children. Of course, a move out of the animal shelter always means a big change. Pogo will also need time to settle in and find his place. But who wants to give an active, friendly, and smart dog a home might find in him exactly the companion he has been looking for. Pogo does not want to be a spectator behind bars any longer. He wants to belong finally. Here’s the link to Pogo’s videos: Video 1 Video 2 Ideally, we are looking for a home for Pogo. At this point, a foster home would also be a great help and a huge improvement for Pogo’s life.

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Podenco-Schäferhund Mischling Pogo – lebensfroher Begleiter sucht sein Zuhause Pogo lebt aktuell in unserem Partnertierheim in Spanien und wartet dort auf seine Chance auf ein richtiges Leben. Über seine Vergangenheit wissen wir leider nichts – aber was wir über ihn wissen, macht schnell deutlich: Pogo ist ein Hund, der unbedingt dazugehören möchte. Der hübsche Rüde begegnet Menschen offen, freundlich und voller Begeisterung. Er genießt Aufmerksamkeit sehr und zeigt sich im Umgang ausgesprochen aufgeschlossen. Mit anderen Hunden versteht sich Pogo prima und darf deshalb Teil der Freilaufgruppe sein – ein kleines Stück Freiheit, das er sichtlich genießt. Pogo ist ein sportlicher und bewegungsfreudiger Hund, der gerne aktiv ist. Spielen mit Artgenossen, gemeinsame Unternehmungen oder eine Runde Ballspielen gehören definitiv zu seinen Lieblingsbeschäftigungen. Gleichzeitig bringt er aber nicht nur Energie, sondern auch eine tolle Lernbereitschaft mit. Bei einem Ausflug mit Hundetrainerinnen zeigte sich Pogo durchgehend freundlich und sehr gut ansprechbar. Im Zwinger war die Freude zunächst groß und er präsentierte sich erst einmal etwas stürmisch – verständlich nach all der Aufregung. Mit Geduld und ruhiger Anleitung fand er aber schnell wieder zur Ruhe und wartete schließlich sogar entspannt beim Anlegen des Geschirrs. Draußen interessierte ihn die Umwelt natürlich sehr, trotzdem blieb er jederzeit gut ansprechbar. Autos, Fahrradfahrer, Jogger oder andere Hunde begegnete er mit normalem Interesse. Teilweise löste er sich sogar selbstständig aus Situationen und zeigte sich angenehm orientiert. Besonders schön: Auch in ungewohnten oder etwas anspruchsvolleren Situationen zeigte Pogo keinerlei negative Reaktionen. Er ließ sich gut führen, reagierte offen auf seinen Menschen und zeigte sich insgesamt als sehr unkomplizierter Begleiter. Pogo bringt die besten Voraussetzungen mit, um ein wunderbarer Familienhund zu werden. Aufgrund seiner energiegeladenen Art sehen wir ihn wenn eher in einem Zuhause mit älteren Kindern. Natürlich bedeutet ein Umzug aus dem Tierheim immer eine große Veränderung. Auch Pogo wird Zeit brauchen, um anzukommen und seinen Platz zu finden. Doch wer einem aktiven, freundlichen und klugen Hund ein Zuhause schenken möchte, findet in ihm vielleicht genau den Begleiter, nach dem er gesucht hat. Pogo möchte nicht länger Zuschauer hinter Gitterstäben sein. Er möchte endlich dazugehören. Hier geht’s zu Pogos Videos: Video 1 Video 2 Idealerweise suchen wir für Pogo ein Zuhause. Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt wäre aber auch eine Pflegestelle eine große Hilfe und eine riesige Verbesserung für Pogos Leben.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Pogo
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Pogo home

What you'll need for Pogo 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 Pogo

What life with Pogo looks like

Pogo is a large young adult podenco dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Pogo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pogo?
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 Pogo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pogo 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 Pogo 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 Pogo 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 Pogo 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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