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Helios

Podenco

gender

date of birth

height

weight

color

at ASAP since

neutered

chip

Immunisation

house-trained

on leash

be with kids

be with dogs

be with cats

male ♂

estimated 01/01/2022

68 cm

26 kg

tan

12/09/2023

neutered

chipped

fully vaccinated

yes

yes, in training

yes

good

good

Helios
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in foster, ready for adoption

 short description 

Helios has all the features of a pure Podenco but he is part ‚giant’.
He is still very shy, he needs people who have a lot of patience and a fenced garden.
Despite his size, Helios is very loving, gentle and patient with puppies. 
He gets along very well with other dogs.
Helios is okay with kids, if these are not too stormy, otherwise he might be afraid. In his first foster-home Helios lived with a cat, they got along fine together.


 special features / medical informations 

Negative to the 5 most common Mediterranean Diseases, when last tested 12/12/23.


 full description 

Helios is proportionately perfect but everything is twice as big as it should be and he now weighs a healthy 26 kg. 
Helios was first spotted by ASAP volunteers in September 2023. He was very thin and hungry but too scared to come for food. After several weeks of leaving food for him to eat, Helios plucked up 



the courage to follow the volunteers back to their home. He chose to stay outside of the garden for a while but then started to follow the other dogs into the garden after a walk. 
Helios slowly started to put on weight and he enjoyed the company of the other dogs but would not go into the house and remained timid. 
It was decided that Helios should go to another foster home where there were already several confident foster dogs and family pets. It was hoped that Helios would slowly observe and learn that he was with humans that weren’t going to hurt him. There has been steady progress and Helios now confidently lives in the house where he is clean at night. He will now receive strokes from his foster-mum, his main carer, although he remains rather nervous. He is also becoming more confident with strangers and as long as they ignore him, he will often creep up and touch their hand with his nose.

Helios is brilliant with cats and other dogs. 
He loves to play and is a perfect ‘uncle’ to all of the puppies. 
Helios' blood has been tested and he is completely healthy and tested negative for all 5 Mediterranean diseases. 
He has been castrated, he has his passport, is chipped and up to date with vaccinations. 

Considering the abuse and neglect that Helios has suffered in the past, he is the most wonderfully, happy and playful dog who seems to be re-living his puppyhood now that he is safe. Whilst he is still quite timid with people, we believe that he is now ready to move on to his Forever Home - ideally, an experienced owner who knows how much patience and understanding will be needed for Helios to adjust to his new family and environment. Another dog or dogs would be a huge benefit to help him settle, and use up some of his energy. Podencos are energetic breeds who love exercise and mental stimulation such as agility training.

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Helios

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