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Vaiana

Podenco · Female · Adult · 4 years

Vaiana, a beautiful Podenco, came to the Los Barrios animal shelter in July 2026. At the time of her arrival, her age was estimated to be around 4½ years. She was found on a street near the shelter, desperately following cars. It seemed she was trying to follow a vehicle, possibly the one that left her there. She was disoriented, very thirsty, and completely exposed to the dangers of traffic until some people managed to bring her to safety, give her water and food, and take her to the Guardia Civil, where she stayed until the pickup service arrived. As a Podenco found in the middle of summer, it is possible that Vaiana is another victim of abandonment, although we cannot know for sure what happened in her past. Despite everything she has gone through, Vaiana shows what a wonderful girl she is. She is a beautiful Podenco who is sweet and loving, although she can be a bit shy around new people. With a little time and patience, her gentle and loving personality begins to shine through. Vaiana walks very well on a leash and has shown that she can live well with other dogs, both males and females. She is a calm and friendly girl who deserves the chance to leave the shelter and experience the safety and affection of a real home. Vaiana is looking for a responsible and loving family where she will be treated as a valued member and will receive the care, patience, safety, and love she deserves.

DE·Show original

Hund von Los Barrios Vaiana kam im Juli 2026 ins Tierheim und ihr Alter wurde bei der Ankunft auf etwa 4½ Jahre geschätzt. Sie wurde auf einer Straße in der Nähe des Tierheims in Los Barrios gefunden, wie sie verzweifelt hinter Autos herlief. Es schien, als wollte sie einem Fahrzeug folgen, möglicherweise demjenigen, der sie dort zurückgelassen hatte. Sie war orientierungslos, sehr durstig und völlig den Gefahren des Straßenverkehrs ausgesetzt, bis einige Menschen es schafften, sie in Sicherheit zu bringen, ihr Wasser und Futter zu geben und sie zur Guardia Civil zu bringen, wo sie blieben, bis der Abholservice eintraf. Als Podenco, der mitten im Sommer gefunden wurde, ist es möglich, dass Vaiana ein weiteres Opfer von Aussetzung ist, auch wenn wir nicht mit Sicherheit wissen können, was in ihrer Vergangenheit passiert ist. Trotz allem, was sie durchgemacht hat, zeigt Vaiana, was für ein wunderbares Mädchen sie ist. Sie ist eine schöne Podenco, die süß und liebevoll ist, obwohl sie bei neuen Leuten etwas schüchtern sein kann. Mit ein wenig Zeit und Geduld beginnt ihre sanfte und liebevolle Persönlichkeit durchzuscheinen. Vaiana geht sehr gut an der Leine und hat gezeigt, dass sie gut mit anderen Hunden, sowohl Rüden als auch Hündinnen, zusammenleben kann. Sie ist ein ruhiges und freundliches Mädchen, das die Chance verdient, das Tierheim hinter sich zu lassen und die Sicherheit und Zuneigung eines echten Zuhauses zu erleben. Vaiana sucht eine verantwortungsbewusste und liebevolle Familie, in der sie als geschätztes Mitglied behandelt wird und die Pflege, Geduld, Sicherheit und Liebe bekommt, die sie verdient.

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇨🇭Melampo
Shelter
Melampo
Living with Vaiana
  • Spayed
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Vaiana home

What you'll need for Vaiana in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
  5. 05

    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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Vaiana

What life with Vaiana looks like

Vaiana is a adult podenco dog waiting at Melampo in Melampo.

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 Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Vaiana, answered.

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