How do I contact the shelter about Sheila?

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 Sheila on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Sheila 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 Sheila 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 Sheila 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 Sheila 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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Podenco · Female · Puppy · 7 months

Animal shelter Tenerife (Sabine) Update 3 April 2026: It doesn't happen here very often but last week we had rain in Tenerife! And lots of it...it was coming down in buckets. As an exception, we could now see how our podencos would cope with the rain. Most of them don't like it and even find it strange, that wet stuff everywhere. But for Suna and Sheila the bad weather wasn't a problem and even a success, they both loved it! In and out of the big puddles, straight through the mud and then happily cuddling up with us... They passed the 'rain test' with a ten and really enjoyed themselves. These cheeky ones are ready to be adopted in the Netherlands! + a new video and new photos added of Sheila. Update 20 February 2026: A quick photo update of Sheila. From a young pup to a big girl, her podenco look is becoming more and more evident now that her beautiful big ears are standing up more and more. 1 photo added. Update 8 February 2026: Suna, Sheila and Sunny on the move! We always do our best, especially with the pups, to find extra time to arrange trips with the dogs so that they can discover, enjoy and get used to more of the "real" life besides the animal shelter, around the animal shelter and the big play field. This time these little ones were the lucky ones and what a party. It really felt like a school trip with three of those lovely, uncomplicated and cheerful pups who really looked forward to everything! It was so nice and funny to watch how they processed everything with that curiosity that only comes with 'the first times' and those comic moments that such lovely trauma-free pups can give. All three did better than expected. From the first moment they were just completely relaxed, curious and adventurous despite all the new impressions. Getting into the car, staying calm during the ride, nicely cuddling on the back seat and then walking nicely and properly through the village with traffic, people, noise, other dogs...exemplary. All three passed their first test, their first real 'day out', with a solid 10. They enjoyed it and so did we! We also got great looks on the street. I think they will all have plenty of dreams tonight and we...we will sleep well :) + 9 new photos added of Sheila. Input 20 January 2026: Sheila, what a lovely soul! Sheila, her mother, a podenco canario, was found pregnant on the street. Fortunately, she could safely raise her puppies in the animal shelter instead of on the street. Because of this, they were raised with love and safety in the animal shelter. They are well socialized, have no traumas and love any form of attention. Now it is definitely time for these little ones to discover the real dog life, and believe me, they are looking forward to it! They have already discovered many things here, visits, short walks and also the big off-lead field is a big favorite for these brave little ones. They are typical puppies: full of life, joy and love...for ten! Sheila stands out because she has a beautiful 'mask' and those freckles that you fall in love with immediately! Sheila loves people and enjoys attention. She calms down completely when you hold her. On the ground, you can drive her crazy as you like. Lovely to chase, catch toys in the air or join a sprint in the big off-lead field, Sheila likes to join in! She is very people-oriented and we think she will quickly understand the routine in her own home. In short, a cheerful, loyal and beautiful companion for life who just needs her own human! Sheila is generally healthy, vaccinated and can travel from mid-February.

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Besproken via het asiel, juni 2026 Asiel Tenerife (Sabine) Update 3 april 2026: Het gebeurd hier zeker niet vaak maar vorige week hadden we op Tenerife regen! En wel heel wat...met bakken kwam het uit de lucht. Als uitzondering konden we nu dus eens zien hoe onze podenco’s het in de regen zouden vinden eventueel. De meeste vinden het niet zo leuk en zelfs raar, dat natte spul overal. Maar met Suna en Sheila was het slechte weer geen probleem en zelfs een succes, ze vonden het allebei geweldig! In en uit de grote plassen, dwars door de modder en dan heerlijk met ons komen knuffelen... Ze hebben de "regen-test" dus met een tien gehaald en er ook enorm van genoten. Deze kanjers zijn helemaal klaar om in Nederland geadopteerd te worden! + een nieuwe video en nieuwe foto's toegevoegd van Sheila. Update 20 februari 2026: Even een snelle foto update van Sheila. Van jonge pup naar grote meid, haar podenco-looks komen steeds meer tot uiting nu haar prachtig grote oren steeds meer overeind komen te staan. 1 foto toegevoegd. Update 8 februari 2026: Suna, Sheila en Sunny op pad! We doen altijd ons best, vooral bij de pups, om extra tijd te vinden om uitjes te regelen met de honden zodat ze naast het asiel, rondom het asiel en de grote speelweide ook meer van het "echte" leventje kunnen ontdekken, genieten en wennen. Deze keer waren deze kleintjes aan de beurt en wat een feest. Het was echt net een school reisje met drie van die heerlijke, ongecompliceerde en vrolijke pups die echt hun oogjes uitkeken! Zo leuk en grappig om mee te maken hoe ze alles verwerken met die nieuwsgierigheid die alleen ‘de eerste keren’ brengen en die komische momenten die vooral zulke leuke trauma-loze pups kunnen geven. Ze deden het alle drie boven verwachting goed. Vanaf het eerst moment waren ze gewoon compleet relaxed, nieuwsgierig en ondernemend ondanks al de nieuwe indrukken. Instappen in de auto, rustig blijven tijdens de rit, lekker knuffelen op de achterbank en dan nog eens zo netjes en braaf door het dorp heen lopen met verkeer, mensen, lawaai, nieuwe hondjes... voorbeeldig gewoon. Alle drie hebben ze hun eerste test, hun eerst echte "dag uit", met een dikke vette 10 behaald. Ze hebben genoten en wij ook! We hadden ook echt bekijks op straat. Volgens mij zullen ze alle drie nog heel wat nadromen vanavond en wij... wij zullen ook lekker slapen :) + 9 nieuwe foto's toegevoegd van Sheila Input 20 januari 2026: Sheila, wat een prachtig zieltje! Sheila haar moeder, een podenco canario, werd hoogzwanger op straat gevonden. Gelukkig kon ze haar kleintjes veilig grootbrengen in het asiel in plaats van op straat. Hierdoor zijn ze met liefde en in veiligheid grootgebracht in het asiel. Ze zijn goed gesocialiseerd, hebben geen trauma’s en zijn dol op elke vorm van aandacht. Nu is het dan ook zeker tijd voor deze kleintjes om het echte hondenleventje te gaan ontdekken, en geloof me, ze hebben er zin in! Ze hebben hier al van alles ontdekt, visites, korte wandelingen en ook de grote los loop weide zijn grote favorieten voor deze dappere kleintjes. Het zijn typische puppy's: vol levenslust, een en al vrolijkheid en liefde...voor tien! Sheila springt er tussen uit omdat ze een prachtig "maskertje" heeft en van die sproeten waar je meteen verliefd op wordt! Sheila is dol op mensen en geniet van aandacht. Het liefste hangt ze in je armen. Ze komt dan ook helemaal tot rust. Op de grond kan je haar zo gek krijgen als je maar wilt. Heerlijk achtervolgen, speeltjes opvangen in de lucht of mee doen aan een sprintje in de grote losloopweide, Sheila doet graag mee! Ze is erg mensgericht en we denken dat ze in een eigen thuis snel de routine zal begrijpen. Kortom, een vrolijk, trouw en prachtig maatje voor het leven die alleen nog haar eigen mens mist!Sheila is rondom gezond, ingeënt en mag vanaf half februari reizen.

Size

Small

Age

Puppy · 7 months

Location

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Sheila is a small puppy/kitten podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

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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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Sheila, answered.

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