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Adopt Alfi

Galgo Español · Male · Young · 2 years

Description If you're looking for a whirlwind of love, here I am! My name is Alfi, and I'm a 2-year-old Spanish Greyhound rescued alongside my sister Tessa. My little sister TESSA and I are super friendly, though it takes me a bit longer to warm up. Once I get comfortable, I love being with people, getting cuddles, and showing you that Spanish Greyhounds make the best life companions (and experts in sofa naps). I was rescued by Rivanimal and now I just need the final step: finding that forever home where I'll be loved for always. I'm the perfect companion whether you already have dogs or this is your first Spanish Greyhound.

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Descripción Si buscas un torbellino de amor, ¡aquí estoy yo! Me llamo Alfi, soy un galguito de 2 añitos y fui rescatado junto a mi hermana Tessa. ​Mi hermanita TESSA y yo somos superamigables, auqnue a mi me cuesta unos minutos más en confiar. Pasado un rato me encanta estar con gente, recibir mimos y demostrarte que los galgos somos los mejores compañeros de vida (y expertos en siestas en el sofá). Fui rescatado por Rivanimal y ahora solo me falta el último paso: encontrar ese hogar definitivo donde me quieran para siempre. Soy el compañero perfecto tanto si ya tienes perros como si es tu primera vez con un galgo.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Rivas-Vaciamadrid
Shelter
Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid)
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Alfi home

What you'll need for Alfi 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 Alfi

What life with Alfi looks like

Alfi is a medium-sized young adult galgo español dog waiting at Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid) in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.

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.

🇪🇸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.

Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alfi, answered.

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