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Violeta

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Violeta is a beautiful Podenca who has enchanted everyone at the shelter. She is a friendly, affectionate dog that defies belief given her history of being kept as a hunting tool for many years. She belonged to an elderly man who kept her outside the city on a property. This is the fate of millions of other Podencos who live without love or human companionship for years, only to serve a purpose. We can never understand how people can lack empathy for these wonderful animals. Despite this history, Violeta has a wonderful nature. She enjoys when the people at the shelter take time for her. She willingly lays her head in her caregivers' hands and lets them scratch her chin - for hours if possible. A malformation can be seen on one of her hind legs. This occurred when Violeta was just one year old. According to her former owner, she got her leg caught in a trap. The injury healed without any veterinary treatment. Violeta has learned to live with it. However, the hard ground made of earth and stones that is sometimes found at the shelter does not do this lovable dog any good. She sometimes limps on the affected leg, and the rough surface occasionally also injures the pads of her other paws. Violeta needs walks on soft, green and beautiful meadows. Our dear Violeta gets along with all the other dogs at the shelter - regardless of whether they are male or female. She is also simply enchanting with the volunteer helpers. When she is called, she comes to them, and when it is time to go back to her kennel, she follows at the first call without any problems. She also handles car rides and visits to the vet well.

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Wenn Sanftmut einen anderen Namen hätte, würde er Violeta lauten. So heißt diese wunderschöne Podenca, die im Tierheim schon alle Menschen verzaubert hat. Violeta ist eine so freundliche, anhängliche Hündin, dass man gar nicht glauben mag, dass sie so viele Jahre lang nur als Jagdwerkzeug gehalten wurde. Sie gehörte einem älteren Mann, der Violeta draußen vor der Stadt auf einem Grundstück hielt. So teilte sie das Schicksal von Millionen anderen Podencos, die jahrelang ohne wirkliche Liebe und Nähe zu Menschen leben, nur um einen Zweck zu erfüllen. Wir werden nie verstehen, wie diesen Menschen jegliches Einfühlungsvermögen für diese wunderbaren Tiere fehlen kann. Trotz dieser Vorgeschichte hat Violeta ein wunderbares Wesen. Sie genießt es sehr, wenn die Menschen im Tierheim sich Zeit für sie nehmen. Dann legt sie ihr Köpfchen bereitwillig in die Hände ihrer Pflegerinnen und lässt sich das Kinn kraulen – am liebsten stundenlang. An einem ihrer Hinterbeine ist eine Fehlstellung zu erkennen. Diese entstand, als Violeta gerade einmal ein Jahr alt war. Nach Aussage ihres damaligen Besitzers geriet sie mit dem Bein in eine Falle. Die Verletzung heilte ohne jegliche tierärztliche Behandlung. Violeta hat gelernt, damit zu leben. Der harte Boden aus Erde und Steinen, der sich teilweise im Tierheim befindet, tut dieser liebenswerten Hündin jedoch überhaupt nicht gut. Manchmal lahmt sie auf dem betroffenen Bein, und der raue Untergrund verletzt gelegentlich auch die Ballen ihrer anderen Pfoten. Violeta braucht Spaziergänge über weiche, grüne und schöne Wiesen. Unsere liebe Violeta versteht sich mit allen anderen Hunden im Tierheim – ganz gleich, ob Rüde oder Hündin. Auch gegenüber den freiwilligen Helferinnen und Helfern ist sie einfach bezaubernd. Wenn sie gerufen wird, kommt sie zu ihnen, und wenn es Zeit ist, wieder in ihren Zwinger zu gehen, folgt sie bereits beim ersten Ruf problemlos. Auch Autofahrten und Besuche beim Tierarzt meistert sie gut.

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇩🇪München
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Europa
Living with Violeta
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Violeta home

What you'll need for Violeta 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 Violeta

What life with Violeta looks like

Violeta is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Europa in München.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Violeta, answered.

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