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Adopt Aquiles

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Aquiles arrived at our shelter in March 2021, after spending day and night tied up without ever knowing the street. That's why there's nothing he enjoys more than the moments when he can stretch his legs and play in the shelter's courtyard. However, this is starting to feel too small for him, and he is eager to find a family that will pamper him, take him for walks, and give him the love he has so desperately lacked.

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Aquiles llegó a La Protectora en marzo de 2021, después de haber estado viviendo atado día y noche sin conocer la calle. Por ello, no hay nada que disfrute más que los momentos en los que puede estirar las patas y jugar en el patio del albergue. Sin embargo, esto le empieza a quedar pequeño, con lo que está deseando encontrar a una familia que lo mime, lo saque a pasear y le dé el amor que tanto le ha faltado.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Aquiles home

What you'll need for Aquiles 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 Aquiles

What life with Aquiles looks like

Aquiles is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Aquiles, answered.

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