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Santiago

Podenco · Male · Young · 1 year

Santiago was dropped off to one of our partner kennels along with 4 galgos but his hunter who no longer had any use for them. A regular story in Spain unfortunately. That was back in October 2025 and he’s been at the shelter since then. We visited in February and when we were outside his kennel, he came right up to the bars to see us. When he was let out, he was a little more shy, keeping clear of us but he was very curious when we had treats and was trying desperately hard to be brave. He came up to us and was able to take some treats which was brilliant considering we were complete strangers. We often look for that curious streak in the nervous pods - its a good indicator that they’ll progress relatively quickly in a home when they have much more human interaction on a daily basis. He has had a bit of practice walking on a lead around the kennel area and walks very nicely without pulling. Out and about in the big wide world, he might be a little more nervous so will likely need some practice. Santiago is good with the other dogs, and whilst another dog would likely give him a bit of confidence, for a patient adopter we do think he could live as an only dog. He hasn’t been cat tested but there are cats at the shelter so this could be arranged. Santiago will be neutered, is vaccinated and tested negative for all Mediterranean diseases. He is passported and available for adoption now. If you would prefer to make a one off donation, please click below

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Albacete
Shelter
Hope for Podencos
Living with Santiago
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Hope for Podencos · AlbaceteLearn about Podenco

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Santiago home

What you'll need for Santiago 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 Santiago

What life with Santiago looks like

Santiago is a large young adult podenco dog waiting at Hope for Podencos in Albacete.

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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Albacete, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Santiago, answered.

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