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Amparo

Galgo Español · Female · Adult · 7 years

Sex: Female Breed: Greyhound mix Approximate date of birth: 2019 Health: Has leishmaniasis, but it is controlled under treatment History/temperament: Amparo is a greyhound mix who arrived at the shelter in very, very poor condition. We don't know the conditions she had been living in, but she was all bones and fear. Now she is a happy girl who has left her past behind and is looking for a home where she will be loved. Contact: refugiosanjorge.com Photos: Link to her Facebook album

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Sexo: Hembra Raza: mestiza de galgo Fecha de nacimiento aproximada: 2019 Salud: tiene lehismania, pero controlada bajo tratamiento Historia/carácter: Amparo es una mestiza de galga que llegó en muy muy malas condiciones al refugio. No sabemos las condiciones en las que había estado, pero ella era todo huesos y miedo. Ahora es una perrita feliz que ha dejado su pasado atrás y busca un hogar donde la quieran Contacto refugiosanjorge. com Fotos: Enlace a su álbum de Facebook

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Refugio San Jorge

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About Amparo

What life with Amparo looks like

Amparo is an adult galgo español dog waiting at Refugio San Jorge 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Amparo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Amparo?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Refugio San Jorge handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Amparo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Amparo if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Refugio San Jorge 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Amparo 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 Amparo 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 San Jorge early rather than rehoming privately; they know Amparo 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.