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Podenco · Male · Adult · 6 years

Ulises and Penelope are two approximately six-year-old Podenco mixes who have spent many years in the Andújar animal shelter. The siblings lived for four years in the Spanish "Mi Fiel Amigo" shelter and are both sensitive and initially fearful dogs. After heavy rainfall in the past weeks, the shelter had to be evacuated due to severe flooding. Ulises, Penelope, and some other dogs were temporarily moved to our shelter. Initially, the two were very frightened and we could not touch them, but over time they became bolder and now even stand together with the other dogs at the fence when we enter the grounds. Since cleanup work is still ongoing in their original shelter and because Ulises and Penelope are developing so positively with us, the team from "Mi Fiel Amigo" asked if we would like to adopt them permanently - and we gladly did. Ulises becomes bolder every day. He gets closer to us and observes everything attentively. He is a clever male with a very pleasant nature. Penelope is still a bit shyer than her brother and needs more time to gain trust. She is also a very sweet female and will surely shed her uncertainty over time. Both get along well with the other dogs here. We are looking for calm and patient people for Ulises and Penelope who know what it means to adopt an anxious dog and who naturally enjoy Podencos. Do you think that applies to you? Then get in touch! Ulises and Penelope have a real chance after four years in the shelter.

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Andújar, den 06. 03. 2026 Ulises und Penelope sind zwei etwa sechs Jahre alte Podenco-Mischlinge, die schon viele Jahre im Tierheim verbringen mussten. Die Geschwister lebten vier Jahre lang im spanischen Refugium „Mi Fiel Amigo“ und sind beide sensible und anfangs ängstliche Hunde. Nach den starken Regenfällen der vergangenen Wochen musste das Tierheim wegen schwerer Überschwemmungen evakuiert werden. Ulises, Penelope und einige andere Hunde kamen vorübergehend in unser Refugio. Anfangs waren die beiden sehr verängstigt und wir konnten sie nicht anfassen, doch mit der Zeit wurden sie immer mutiger und stehen heute sogar gemeinsam mit den anderen Hunden am Zaun, wenn wir das Gelände betreten. Da in ihrem ursprünglichen Tierheim die Aufräumarbeiten noch andauern und weil Ulises und Penelope sich bei uns so positiv entwickeln, hat das Team von „Mi Fiel Amigo“ uns gefragt, ob wir die beiden nicht fest übernehmen möchten – und das haben wir gerne getan. Ulises wird jeden Tag mutiger. Er kommt immer näher zu uns und beobachtet alles aufmerksam. Er ist ein kluger Rüde mit einem sehr angenehmen Wesen. Penelope ist noch etwas schüchterner als ihr Bruder und braucht mehr Zeit, um Vertrauen zu fassen. Auch sie ist eine sehr liebe Hündin und wird sicherlich nach und nach ihre Unsicherheit ablegen. Mit den anderen Hunden bei uns verstehen sich beide problemlos. Für Ulises und Penelope wünschen wir uns ruhige und geduldige Menschen, die wissen, was es bedeutet, einen ängstlichen Hund zu adoptieren, und die natürlich Freude an Podencos haben. Denkt ihr, das trifft auf euch zu? Dann meldet euch! Ulises und Penelope haben nach vier Jahren Tierheim eine echte Chance mehr als verdient.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇪🇸Wangelau
Shelter
Vergessene Pfoten e.V.
Living with Ulises
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Vergessene Pfoten e.V. · WangelauLearn about Podenco →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ulises home

What you'll need for Ulises 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Ulises

What life with Ulises looks like

Ulises is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Vergessene Pfoten e.V. in Wangelau.

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.

Wangelau, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ulises, answered.

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