Not confirmed since October 18, 2026

Vicky

Podenco · Female · Adult · 3 years

Vicky the Podenco is visibly worn down by life. She is not only marked by Leishmaniasis, she is also extremely thin. It's truly amazing how friendly the sweet dog still is. She likes people and wants to be in contact with them. Her life hasn't been easy, though. The sweet dog would love a home and deserves the chance so much. She should finally be happy. A blood test has now confirmed that Vicky is Leishmaniasis positive. Leishmaniasis is not curable, but it is highly controllable, very differentiated treatable nowadays, and we would be happy to advise you on this. Vicky is visibly marked by Leishmaniasis. More information about Leishmaniasis can be found on our information page, and her mediator would also be happy to advise you on this. This is not an environment where she can heal and get healthy. She would love the chance to find a home or a foster home. Here is Vicky's video.

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Podenco Vicky ist sichtlich vom Leben gezeichnet. Sie ist nicht nur von der Leishmaniose gezeichnet, sie ist auch noch super dünn. Es ist wirklich erstaunlich wie freundlich die süße Hündin dennoch ist. Sie mag Menschen und möchte gern Kontakt zu ihnen. Sicher war ihr Leben bisher aber nicht rosig. Die süße Hündin hätte so gern ein Zuhause und hat die Chance so sehr verdient. Sie soll endlich glücklich werden. Bei Vicky wurde nun durch ein Blutbild festgestellt, dass sie Leishmaniose positiv ist. Heilbar ist Leishmaniose nicht, aber sie ist gut kontrollierbar, heutzutage sehr differenziert behandelbar und hierzu beraten wir Sie gerne. Vicky ist sichtlich gezeichnet von der Leishmaniose. Mehr Informationen zur Leishmaniose finden Sie auf unserer Informationseite, gerne berät sie auch seine Vermittlerin hierzu. Dies ist kein Umfeld, in dem sie heilen und gesund werden kann. Er hätte so gern die Chance auf ein Zuhause oder eine Pflegestelle. Hier geht’s zu Vickys Video

Size

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Age

Adult · 3 years

Location

🇩🇪Germany

Shelter

SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.

Living with Vicky

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Vicky home

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About Vicky

What life with Vicky looks like

Vicky is an adult podenco dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Vicky, answered.

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