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Podenco · Female · Young · 3 years

Today we tell you the story of Adela. They are usually sad, but seeing her improvement makes us very happy. Adela is a small dog who was abandoned when she was only one year old. When we rescued her, she was in a terrible condition and malnourished. With the affection of her canine companions and the volunteers, she has been recovering and trusting us. She allows herself to be treated and handled without problems, and she fills us with kisses and licks whenever she can. Due to the poor condition of her skin, she has been bathed twice a week for months, and she has always behaved wonderfully. Now she has super shiny fur and healthy skin. Adela has been with us for 3 years and is still the same loving and affectionate dog that always looks for us to receive cuddles and caresses. She is very playful and loves to run around the yard. She is a very sweet dog who just wants love and to experience a good life. She has been with us for too long, and it's time for her to experience the warmth of a home. Are you willing to give her this opportunity?

Read original (es)

Hoy os contamos la historia de Adela, suelen ser tristes, pero ver su evolución a mejor, nos hace muy felices. Adela es una podenquita que con solo un año de edad, fue abandonada. Cuando la rescatamos, se encontraba en un estado pésimo y desnutrida. Con el cariño de sus compis perrunos y de los voluntarios ha ido recuperándose y confiando en nosotros. Se deja curar, manipular sin problemas y nos llena de besitos y lametones cada vez que puede. Debido al pésimo estado de su piel, durante meses se ha estado bañando 2 veces a la semana y siempre se ha portado genial, ahora tiene su pelito super brillante y su piel sana. Adela ya lleva 3 años con nosotros y sigue siendo la misma perrita cariñosa y mimosa que siempre nos busca para recibir mimos y caricias, es muy juguetona, le encanta dar carreras por el patio. Es una perrita muy dulce que solo quiere cariño y conocer la buena vida, ya lleva demasiado tiempo con nosotros y ya va siendo hora de que conozca el calor de un hogar. ¿Te animas a darle esa oportunidad?

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

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Adela home

What you'll need for Adela 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 Adela

What life with Adela looks like

Adela is a small young adult podenco dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

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.

Note from the shelter: Previously had severe skin condition, now recovered

🇪🇸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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Adela, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Adela?
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 Adela on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Adela 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 Adela 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 Adela 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 Adela 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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