How do I contact the shelter about Alda?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Alda if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 Alda already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most horses 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 Alda 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alda 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Her rescue wasn't urgent, but it changed everything for her future. Alda's story is a little different from our usual rescues. She didn't come to us as an emergency - in fact, she was a surprise. A supporter spotted her for sale with poor-quality photos at a very low price, wanting to help her before she ended up in the wrong circle of riders, sadly common on the island. When she arrived, she looked surprisingly well and our vets don't believe she's the 20 years stated on her passport. While we usually focus on urgent rescues, Alda's case had its own urgency due to the situation with her previous owners, so it was fortunate she came here, just for different reasons. Since arriving, Alda has settled into sanctuary life nicely. Though she may not have had a traumatic past like a lot of our rescues, she now has a bright future ahead with freedom, trust and empathy. Here, she's learning what it means to truly belong - no pressure, no fear, no expectations. Just open spaces, gentle care, and the freedom to simply be herself. Watching her relax and connect with her new companions has been a quiet reminder that rescue isn't always about saving from danger - sometimes, it's about offering safety before it's ever needed. Alda's story may have begun differently, but it's no less important. Every horse deserves the chance to live in peace, and we're so glad she found hers with us.

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Her rescue wasn’t urgent, but it changed everything for her future Alda’s story is a little different from our usual rescues. She didn’t come to us as an emergency — in fact, she was a surprise. A supporter spotted her for sale with poor-quality photos at a very low price, wanting to help her before she ended up in the wrong circle of riders, sadly common on the island. When she arrived, she looked surprisingly well and our vets don’t believe she’s the 20 years stated on her passport. While we usually focus on urgent rescues, Alda’s case had its own urgency due to the situation with her previous owners, so it was fortunate she came here, just for different reasons. Since arriving, Alda has settled into sanctuary life nicely. Though she may not have had a traumatic past like a lot of our rescues, she now has a bright future ahead with freedom, trust and empathy. Here, she’s learning what it means to truly belong — no pressure, no fear, no expectations. Just open spaces, gentle care, and the freedom to simply be herself. Watching her relax and connect with her new companions has been a quiet reminder that rescue isn’t always about saving from danger — sometimes, it’s about offering safety before it’s ever needed. Alda’s story may have begun differently, but it’s no less important. Every horse deserves the chance to live in peace, and we’re so glad she found hers with us.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

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About Alda

What life with Alda looks like

Alda is a small adult mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇪🇸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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more horses in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alda, answered.

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