How do I contact the shelter about Selene?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. description handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Selene on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Selene if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — description 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 Selene 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 Selene 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 description early rather than rehoming privately; they know Selene 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 (NL). 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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Selene

Podenco · Female · Senior · 10 years

Pego Animal Shelter (APROP): Update July 9, 2026: There’s no good news for Selene—unfortunately, malignant tumors have been detected in her. Since Selene once suffered a cardiac arrest during a previous surgery, it has been decided—at least for now—that this sweet lady will not undergo surgery. The shelter wants to provide her with the most carefree life possible, and unfortunately, a move to the Netherlands doesn’t fit that plan at this time. The shelter staff and veterinarian are closely monitoring her condition, hoping that the tumors won’t grow rapidly and that Selene can be spared surgery. As a result, Selene’s status has been changed to VIP status. We wish her all the strength and courage she needs. Update June 17, 2026: Selene is scheduled for surgery and is therefore temporarily unavailable for adoption. Input February 11, 2026: Selene has been brought to the shelter, and what we do know for sure is that she recently gave birth. Her teeth are in poor condition, and it’s clear that she’s had a tough life. We understand that placing an older dog into a forever home isn’t easy, but we’re hopeful that someone out there still has a spot on their couch—and in their heart—for this gentle podenco. Selene is a sweet dog who loves playing with other dogs and joins the mountain walk every Tuesday—a hike of over 8 kilometers that’s led by a large group of volunteers and dogs from the shelter. Beyond that, Selene is very affectionate and attached to people. It would be wonderful if someone could still make room for her, so she wouldn’t have to spend the last years of her life in a shelter and could instead enjoy the peace and comfort of a home environment.

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Update 5 augustus 2026: Geadopteerd via het asiel. Protectora de Animales de Pego (APROP): Update 9 juli 2026: Geen goed nieuws voor Selene, er zijn helaas kwaadaardige tumoren bij haar ontdekt. Omdat Selene tijdens een eerdere operatie eens een hartstilstand heeft gekregen is er voor nu besloten om deze lieve dame niet te opereren. Het asiel wilt haar een zo zorgeloos mogelijk bestaan geven en daar past een verhuizing naar Nederland op dit moment helaas niet bij. De medewerkers in het asiel en de dierenarts monitoren haar goed in de hoop dat de tumoren niet hard groeien en een operatie Selene bespaard blijft. Selene haar status is daarom veranderd naar een VIP-status. Wij wensen haar veel sterkte en kracht. Update 17 juni 2026: Selene krijgt een operatie en is daarom tijdelijk niet ter adoptie. Input 11 februari 2026: Selene is naar de shelter gebracht en wat we zeker weten is dat ze onlangs is bevallen. Haar tanden zijn er slecht aan toe en ze heeft duidelijk een zwaar leven gehad. We weten dat het niet eenvoudig is om een oudere hond in een adoptiegezin te kunnen plaatsen maar hopen dat er nog iemand een plekje op de bank en in het hart heeft voor deze zachtaardige podenco. Selene is een zachtaardige hond die graag met andere honden speelt en op dinsdag mee gaat met de mountainwalk. Dat is een wandeling van ruim 8 kilometer die wordt gelopen met een grote groep vrijwilligers en honden uit de shelter. Verder is Selene aanhankelijk. Het zou fijn zijn als er nog iemand een plekje voor haar beschikbaar heeft zodat zij niet de laatste jaren van haar leven hoeft te slijten in een asiel en nog kan genieten van de rust in een huiselijke omgeving.

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇳🇱AL Ridderkerk

Shelter

description

Living with Selene

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats

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About Selene

What life with Selene looks like

Selene is a senior podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇳🇱Adopting from Netherlands

Dutch shelters typically require a household assessment and an adoption contract. Animals are routinely sterilized, microchipped, and registered in the national pet database (NDG) before placement.

AL Ridderkerk, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Selene, answered.

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