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Pogo

Podenco · Male · Young · 3 years

Pogo is currently living in our partner animal shelter in Spain, waiting for his chance at a real life. Unfortunately, we don't know anything about his past - but what we do know about him makes it clear: Pogo is a dog who desperately wants to belong. The handsome male approaches people openly, friendly and full of enthusiasm. He enjoys attention very much and shows himself to be very open-minded in dealing with others. Pogo gets along great with other dogs and is therefore allowed to be part of the free-range group - a small piece of freedom that he clearly enjoys. Pogo is a sporty and active dog who likes to be active. Playing with his fellow dogs, going on adventures together or playing a round of ball are definitely among his favorite activities. At the same time, he brings not only energy, but also a great willingness to learn. During an outing with dog trainers, Pogo showed himself to be friendly and very responsive throughout. In the kennel, the joy was initially great and he presented himself a bit stormy - understandable after all the excitement. But with patience and calm guidance, he quickly found his peace and even waited relaxed while putting on the harness. Of course, he was very interested in the environment outside, but he always remained responsive. He approached cars, cyclists, joggers or other dogs with normal interest. Sometimes he even broke free of situations on his own and showed himself to be pleasantly oriented. Especially nice: Even in unfamiliar or somewhat more challenging situations, Pogo showed no negative reactions. He was easy to lead, responded openly to his human and showed himself to be a very uncomplicated companion overall. Pogo has the best prerequisites to become a wonderful family dog. Due to his energetic nature, we see him more in a home with older children. Of course, moving from the animal shelter always means a big change. Pogo will also need time to arrive and find his place. But whoever wants to give an active, friendly and clever dog a home may find in him just the companion he was looking for. Pogo doesn't want to be a spectator behind bars anymore. He wants to finally belong.

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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.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Pogo
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 week 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 Melampo in Melampo.

A 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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Melampo, Switzerland — browse more dogs in Switzerland.

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. Melampo 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 — Melampo 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
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 Melampo 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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