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Virgil

Podenco · Male · Young · 1 year

Virgil is a beautiful and extraordinary Podenco. With his black fur and beautiful eyes, he stands out absolutely. Virgil is absolutely friendly with other dogs and loves going for walks. He enjoys sniffing around and walks well on a leash. However, he does not like water. Unfortunately, such walks happen too rarely. Virgil will certainly be happy with people who want to start activities with their dog and enjoy being outdoors. Who will give him the chance for a wonderful home, for the first time in his life? Taking responsibility for a shelter dog is always a special challenge. The dogs bring along a backpack of past experiences or unlearned situations and need time to get used to their new life. Would you like to take on the challenge and give the sweet dog a home? Virgil would also be happy about a foster home. Here is Virgil's video Here is Video 2

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Virgil ist ein wunderschöner und außergewöhnlicher Podenco. Mit seinem schwarzen Fell und den schönen Augen sticht er absolut hervor. Virgil ist absolut freundlich mit anderen Hunden und liebt es spazieren zu gehen. Dabei schnüffelt er gern und läuft toll an der Leine. Wasser mag er hingegen nicht so. Leider passieren solche Spaziergänge viel zu selten. Virgil freut sich sicher über Menschen, die Aktivitäten mit ihrem Hund starten möchten und gern draußen sind. Wer gibt ihm die Chance auf ein tolles Zuhause, zum ersten Mal in seinem Leben? Die Verantwortung für einen Tierschutzhund ist immer eine besondere Herausforderung. Die Hunde bringen einen Rucksack mit vergangenen Erlebnissen oder ungelernten Situationen mit und brauchen Zeit sich an ihr neues Leben zu gewöhnen. Möchten Sie die Herausforderung annehmen und dem süßen Rüden ein Zuhause schenken? Auch über eine Pflegestelle würde Virgil sich freuen. Hier geht’s zu Virgils Video Hier geht’s zu Video 2

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
SALVA Hundehilfe e.V.
Living with Virgil
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. · GermanyLearn about Podenco

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Virgil home

What you'll need for Virgil 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 Virgil

What life with Virgil looks like

Virgil is a young adult podenco dog waiting at SALVA Hundehilfe e.V. in Germany.

An 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 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 Virgil, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Virgil?
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 Virgil on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Virgil 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Virgil 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 Virgil 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 Virgil 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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