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Trufa

Podenco · Female

Gentle, loving and happy, Trufa is a beautiful Podenco just over two years old who has kept her affectionate nature despite an extremely difficult start in life. She is currently with our partner shelter after being rescued from a place where she had suffered greatly. Having previously been kept tied up, hungry and neglected by a hunter, Trufa needed safety and care. We are delighted she has been given the chance to find the loving home she truly deserves. Trufa has a strong personality and a wonderfully affectionate nature. It is remarkable that, after all she has experienced, she remains such a happy, gentle girl who is ready to trust and enjoy life. She gets along very well with other dogs and currently shares her kennel happily with two canine companions. Trufa also adores the volunteers and readily seeks them out for cuddles, affection and scratches behind the ears. Since arriving at the shelter, Trufa has adapted remarkably well. She walks nicely on a lead and is comfortable around traffic and everyday noises. This is very encouraging for a home in a town, as she has already shown that she can cope confidently with the sights and sounds of a busier environment. After everything she has been through, it is wonderful to see how much Trufa enjoys human company and how readily she has settled into a safer environment. With her gentle heart, sociable nature and ability to adapt, she has all the qualities to become a wonderful companion. Trufa is neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for Lesihmania, Filaria and Erchilosis. She is passported and available for adoption now. If you would prefer to make a one off donation, please click below

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Location

🇪🇸Albacete

Shelter

Hope for Podencos

Living with Trufa

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Trufa home

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About Trufa

What life with Trufa looks like

Trufa is an adult podenco dog waiting at Hope for Podencos in Albacete.

An 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.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Trufa, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Trufa?: 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 Trufa on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Trufa 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Trufa 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 Trufa 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 Trufa 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.