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Zack

Podenco · Male · 3 years

Unfortunately, it's common for Podenco hounds to arrive with an inexplicable fear of people and even everything. Since it's impossible for us to approach them without them fleeing in terror, hiding in any corner to avoid us, our dear Zack is no exception. Fortunately, we can get close to him; although he flees most of the time, he allows us to touch him by lying down on the ground to feel more secure; we suppose he thinks this will make him more invisible to our eyes and we'll leave him alone. Zack is a super good dog, as fear is not an impediment for us or anyone. We can give him treatments, pick him up in our arms, and he approaches us when we give him sausages; he lets us be by his side while we pet him a little; which seems not to bother him and he doesn't reject. He's sociable with other dogs, getting along with several of them wonderfully. His companions help him open up a little more, and in the yard, he plays with them and feels more confident. So, a brother/sister wouldn't be bad. We hope he doesn't end up being left behind just because he's scared, that it's not a problem to give him his space, help him overcome his fears, teach him that we're not bad, and that there's nothing wrong outside the animal shelter.

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Desgraciadamente es normal que lleguen podencos con un miedo inexplicable hacía las personas e incluso hacía todo. Como nos es imposible acercarnos a ellos sin que huyan despavoridos, intenten esconderse en cualquier rincón para que no podamos llegar a ellos, y nuestro querido Zack no es menos. Afortunadamente nos podemos acercar a él; aunque nos huya en su mayoría, nos deja tocarlo sin problema tumbándose en el suelo para sentirse más seguro; suponemos que pensará que así será más invisible ante nuestros ojos y lo dejaremos en paz. Zack es un perro super bueno, pues el miedo no es un impedimento para nosotros ni para nadie. Podemos hacerle curas, cogerlo en brazos, se acerca a nosotros cuando le damos salchichas, nos deja estar a su lado mientras lo acariciamos un poco; lo cual parece no incomodarle y no lo rechaza. Con perros es sociable, conviviendo con varios de maravilla. Sus compis le ayudan a abrirse un poquito más, en patio se pone a jugar con ellos y se siente más confiado. Así que, un hermanito/a no le vendría mal. Esperamos que no pase como siempre y lo dejen de lado por el mero hecho de ser miedoso, que no sea un problema el tener que darle su espacio, ayudarle a superar sus miedos, a enseñarle que no somos malos y que no hay nada malo fuera del refugio. No dudes en preguntar por Zack a Recibe todas nuestras novedades en tu email

Size
Medium
Age
3 years
Location
🇪🇸Málaga
Shelter
Protectora Malaga
Living with Zack
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Protectora Malaga · MálagaLearn about Podenco

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Zack home

What you'll need for Zack 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 Zack

What life with Zack looks like

Zack is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

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.

Note from the shelter: Extremely fearful and anxious, requires patient rehabilitation and socialization

🇪🇸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.

Málaga, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zack, answered.

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