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Africa

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Compatible with Children: Yes Compatible with Other Dogs: Yes Compatible with Cats: No She is waiting for a home and a family. Contact us and we will inform you. She is in Málaga but can travel. Africa is one of those dogs that no one notices when they want to adopt a dog. She is big, affectionate, loyal and an excellent companion for any person or family. A female dog who has love for the family that adopts her, preferably with a house rather than an apartment and that can enjoy her vitality every day of her life. Help Africa and do not let her be alone waiting for her home in our shelter. She is in Málaga but can travel anywhere in Spain, do not hesitate to ask us for information. Donate on our website from 5€ and help us to continue our work. Animalcare Veterinarian in Rincon de la Victoria

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Compatible con Niños: Si Compatible con Otros Perros: Si Compatible con Gatos: No Está esperando un hogar y una familia. Contacta con nosotros y te informamos. Está en Málaga pero puede Viajar. Africa es uno de esos perros en los que nadie se fija cuando quiere adoptar a un perro. Es grandota, cariñosa, fiel y una excelente compañera para cualquier persona o familia. Una perra que tiene amor para la familia que la adopte, preferible con una casa antes que un piso y que pueda disfrutar de su vitalidad cada dia de la vida. Ayuda a Africa y no permitas que esté solo esperando su casa en nuestra protectora. Está en Málaga pero puede viajar a cualquier lugar de España , no dudes en pedirnos información. Dona en nuestra web desde 5€ y ayudanos para poder seguir con nuestra labor. Animalcare Veterinario en Rincon de la Victoria

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Cartama (Malaga)
Shelter
La Sonrisa Peluda
Living with Africa
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
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Bringing Africa home

What you'll need for Africa 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 Africa

What life with Africa looks like

Africa is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at La Sonrisa Peluda in Cartama (Malaga).

An 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.

Cartama (Malaga), Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Africa, answered.

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