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Winona

Podenco · Female · Young · 1 year

Sweet Winona was found left to die after being ran over on the road with her friend. Sadly, her friend passed away, and Winona ended up with two broken front legs, her lungs collapsed, but with lots of strength and a determination to live. After two weeks and two big operations, we could welcome Winona in our shelter. She arrived to us with big mammary tits, even though she is still very young, and when she first arrived to the emergency hospital, she still had milk in her tits, meaning the poor girl had even just still had babies. What a hard start to a young life. As soon as she started to recover in the hospital, it because clear to everyone that she is extremely, undeniably sweet with all the humans that she meets, just a little bit shy with tall men, but as soon as she sees you mean no harm, she will never let you stop stroking and caressing her. Her absolute favourite thing in the world, is to be touched, caressed and taken care of. The more hands that she could have on her at all times, the better. She is still a very young girl herself, and we really hope that she will find a home where she can still have a bit of puppyhood, after all the difficult times she has been through. One thing that is good that this happened to her while still very young, is that her bones are very well and quickly recovering. She rests a lot and her check-ups have been great! So far, Winona has shown to be very open, tolerant and social, specially with women, she is real a cuddle bug! With other dogs she shows a very playful and open nature, and she wishes she could run and play for hours! Of course, she is still recovering and we need to stop her playing sometimes, otherwise she would jump around like a young sheep. Her best friend in the shelter is a little lively and social Podenco girl Chilifox, with who they always go walking together and you can often find them snuggling and kissing each other. For Winona we are looking for a home with space/yard, in a nice calm area, so she can enjoy a calm life, with one or more other dogs. She hasn't lived directly with other dogs, so we have to see how she manages sharing food and space, so that’s something to still discover. Her shoulder height is approximately 60cm.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Marbella
Shelter
Triple A Marbella
Living with Winona
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Triple A Marbella · MarbellaLearn about Podenco

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Winona home

What you'll need for Winona 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 Winona

What life with Winona looks like

Winona is a large young adult podenco dog waiting at Triple A Marbella in Marbella.

An young 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 Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Marbella, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Winona, answered.

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