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Alem

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Alem arrived at our shelter in early November 2022, terrified and unsure why his life had changed, looking frightened between the bars. His story, unfortunately, is very difficult. He was removed from a home where more than 30 dogs lived in lamentable conditions. We want to highlight from this story that people … Alem Read more »

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Alem llegaba al Refugio a principios de Noviembre del 2022, muerto del miedo y sin entender porque su vida cambiaba viéndoselos aterrado entre unas rejas. Su historia por desgracia es muy difícil, fue retirado de una casa donde convivían mas de 30 perros en unas condiciones lamentables. Queremos destacar de esta historia que las personas … Alem Leer más »

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Refugio Cambados
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Alem home

What you'll need for Alem 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 Alem

What life with Alem looks like

Alem is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refugio Cambados in Spain.

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.

🇪🇸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.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alem, answered.

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