How do I contact the shelter about Torcal?

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

Can I adopt Torcal 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 Torcal 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 Torcal 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 Torcal 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 · Young · 1 year

Acogitas Malakitas Internacional (A.M.I.) Update 8 May 2026: Torcal is very affectionate and has a good and calm character. She is the typical rescue dog who is extremely grateful to her caregivers. She loves walks, being outdoors and is very social with other dogs, although she doesn't play much with them. The place she loves most, where she goes crazy running and radiates joy and happiness, is the beach. She loves the beach! In her foster family, she lives with another dog. She is friendly with people, even with children or older people. Regarding Leishmania, she had her first analysis in October 2025 and in March 2026 she had a very low value (1.1). Torcal is receiving treatment for this and vitamin supplements. She has no further problems or symptoms. + 14 new photos added of the beautiful and lovely Torcal. Input 21 November 2025: Torcal was found with her puppy on a road near Antequera, severely undernourished and seriously injured after a collision. Fortunately, an angel intervened. She has now fully recovered from her injuries and fortunately has no lasting consequences or damage. Torcal is a young, attached and calm dog. At first, she is a bit reserved towards new people, but she quickly overcomes her fears and wags her tail lovingly. She walks perfectly on a leash, socializes easily with other dogs and people and loves walks on the beach or in the forest. At home, she likes to eat and sleep, and she also enjoys being cuddled and petted by the people she lives with in the foster family. Torcal tested positive for Leishmania and has been treated for it. Torcal goes for walks three times a day and always does her business outside; she has never had accidents indoors. She is a very clean and intelligent dog who is completely ready for her own family.

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Acogitas Malakitas Internacional (A.M.I.) Update 8 mei 2026:Torcal is zeer aanhankelijk en heeft een goed en rustig karakter. Ze is de typische rescue-hond die ontzettend dankbaar is naar haar verzorgers. Ze houdt van wandelingen, buiten zijn en is erg sociaal met andere honden, hoewel ze niet veel met hen speelt. De plek waar ze het meest van houdt, waar ze gek wordt van rondrennen en vreugde en geluk uitstraalt, is het strand. Ze houdt van het strand! In haar pleeggezin woont ze met een andere hond. Met mensen is ze vriendelijk, zelfs met kinderen of oudere mensen. Wat betreft Leishmania heeft zij in oktober 2025 de eerste analyse ondergaan en in maart 2026 had zij een zeer lage waarde (1,1). Torcal krijgt hier een kuur voor en vitaminesupplementen. Ze heeft hier verder geen hinder of symptomen van. + 14 nieuwe foto's toegevoegd van de mooie en lieve Torcal. Input 21 november 2025: Torcal werd met haar puppy gevonden op een weg in de buurt van Antequera, ernstig ondervoed en zwaargewond na een aanrijding. Gelukkig greep een engel in. Ze is nu volledig hersteld van haar verwondingen en heeft gelukkig geen blijvende gevolgen of blijvende schade. Torcal is een jonge, aanhankelijke en rustige hond. In het begin is ze wat terughoudend tegenover nieuwe mensen, maar ze overwint haar angsten snel en kwispelt lief met haar staart. Ze loopt perfect aan de lijn, socialiseert gemakkelijk met andere honden en mensen en houdt van wandelingen op het strand of in het bos. Thuis eet en slaapt ze graag, en ze vindt het ook heerlijk om geknuffeld en aangehaald te worden door de mensen met wie ze samenleeft in het opvanggezin. Torcal is positief getest op Leishmania waar zij voor behandeld is. Torcal gaat drie keer per dag wandelen en doet haar behoefte altijd buiten; ze heeft nooit ongelukjes binnenshuis. Ze is een erg schone en intelligente hond die helemaal klaar is voor een eigen familie.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇳🇱AL Ridderkerk

Shelter

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Living with Torcal

✕Spayed
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Torcal

What life with Torcal looks like

Torcal is a small young adult podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

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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 Torcal, answered.

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