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Viktoria

Podenco · Female · Young · 2 years

Viktoria, a Podenco/Bodeguero mix, was brought to us by our Search & Rescue Team after repeated attempts to capture her. She was understandably anxious and shy at first, and it took a few weeks for her to come out of her shell. After that, she quickly felt comfortable and cheerful, and her kennel became a safe and familiar place for her. Viktoria is a very special dog with a striking appearance. We don't often come across dogs like her. This young lady is very happy in the presence of other dogs. They give her confidence and offer her plenty of support. It's probably unnecessary to mention, but we're looking for a home for her where there's at least one stable dog already and the owner has experience with rehabilitating anxious dogs. We suspect Viktoria will retreat into her shell again when she arrives in her new environment and home. However, once she gets used to a certain routine and is surrounded by friends and loving attention, she will be able to become active and playful in a healthy way and love to run around in the park. She is a bit cautious when meeting new people at the moment, but we see her confidence growing every day. Almost every day, volunteers she doesn't know yet take her for walks, and she walks well on a leash. She likes to make contact with other social dogs along the way. It's good to know that Viktoria doesn't like it when someone approaches her too quickly or loudly. She dreams of a home close to nature, a quiet suburb or small town where it's possible to walk relaxed without too much traffic. She benefits from a fixed routine in a safe setting. Viktoria is a super sweet and playful girl. We hope her true soul will come out soon. Who offers this cutie a well-deserved chance to finally shine? We're all rooting for you, sweet Viktoria!

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Triple A Benelux: Input 9 oktober 2026: Viktoria kwam bij ons aan nadat ons Search & Rescue Team na herhaaldelijke pogingen haar uiteindelijk wist te vangen. Ze was in beginsel begrijpelijkerwijs erg angstig en verlegen en het heeft een aantal weken geduurd voordat ze uit haar schulp kwam. Daarna voelde ze zich vrij snel comfortabel en opgewekt en werd haar kennel bij ons een voor haar vertrouwde en veilige plek.Viktoria is een heel bijzondere Podenco/Bodeguero mix met een opvallend uiterlijk. Dit komen we niet vaak tegen. Deze jonge dame is helemaal happy in het bijzijn van andere honden. Die geven haar vertrouwen een boost en bieden haar volop steun.Wellicht overbodig om te vermelden, maar we zoeken voor haar een thuis waar al minstens 1 stabiele hond aanwezig is en het baasje bovendien ervaring heeft met rehabilitatie van angstige honden.We vermoeden dat Viktoria opnieuw wat in haar schulp zal kruipen als ze in haar nieuwe omgeving en thuis aankomt. Echter, zodra ze aan een bepaalde routine gewend is en omringd is door vriendjes en liefdevolle aandacht zal ze op een gezonde manier actief en speels kunnen worden en er heerlijk op los willen rennen in het park.Bij nieuwe ontmoetingen is ze op dit moment nog wat voorzichtig, maar we zien haar vertrouwen met de dag groeien.Bijna dagelijks gaan voor haar nog onbekende vrijwilligers met haar wandelen en dan loopt ze prima mee aan de riem. Ze maakt onderweg graag contact met andere sociale honden.Wel goed om te weten is dat Viktoria het minder prettig vindt als iemand haar te snel of luid benadert.Ze droomt uiteraard van een huis dichtbij de natuur, een rustige buitenwijk of klein stadje waar het mogelijk is om ontspannen te wandelen zonder teveel verkeer. Ze is gebaat bij een vaste routine in een veilige setting.Viktoria is een super lieve en speelse meid. We hopen dat haar ware ziel snel naar boven mag komen.Wie biedt deze knapperd een welverdiende kans om uiteindelijk te kunnen stralen? Wij duimen met zijn allen voor jou lieve Viktoria!

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇳🇱AL Ridderkerk
Shelter
description
Living with Viktoria
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Viktoria home

What you'll need for Viktoria 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
  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 Viktoria

What life with Viktoria looks like

Viktoria is a medium-sized young adult podenco dog waiting at description in AL Ridderkerk.

A 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.

🇳🇱Adopting from Netherlands

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.

AL Ridderkerk, Netherlands — browse more dogs in Netherlands.

Frequently asked

Adopting Viktoria, answered.

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