How do I contact the shelter about Ares?

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

Can I adopt Ares if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Triple A Marbella 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 Ares 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 Ares 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 Triple A Marbella early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ares 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 (EN). 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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Ares

Pit Bull Terrier · Male · Young · 3 years

Ares is a very special and sensitive dog, full of affection to give to those who earn his trust 🩵. He was born in March 2023, is a pitbull weighing under 25 kilos, and has a unique feature: prognathism, which means his lower jaw sticks out further than his upper jaw.-- He came to the shelter because his owner could no longer take care of him and had shown some harsh behavior toward her family. From what we know, Ares didn’t receive proper training or socialization with people or other dogs. He spent most of his time on a terrace with little attention, which led to behavioral issues that no one knew how to handle.-- His first days at the shelter were very difficult—he was insecure and wanted to keep his distance from us. Little by little, and with a lot of patience and understanding, he began to trust his caregivers. When he realized that we were taking care of him and showing him love, his attitude completely changed, and we discovered an attentive and very affectionate Ares. At first, he struggled to walk on a leash, but now he walks well and without pulling.-- He has a personality that’s worth discovering; he just needs time, space, understanding, and for you to show him that you are his friend and not someone he needs to distrust. In the play yard, when he’s off-leash, he stays close and responds when called.-- We are still working to improve his insecurity around strangers, as he might lunge if he feels threatened, especially during walks. He also finds it difficult to relate to other dogs at first. The shelter—with all the stress it brings, the limited time we can dedicate to him, and the lack of a dedicated trainer—is not the ideal place to fully advance his education, though we are doing everything we can.-- Ares needs an experienced and committed family who will continue his training with the help of a dog trainer and work on his socialization to avoid problems in the future. Ideally, he should go to a home that is not right in the city center and has access to nature, where he can feel calm. For now, we believe it’s best if he is the only dog in the home, though it could be considered for him to live with another dog if that dog is sociable and well-behaved, with proper introductions to help Ares adjust.-- If you want to get to know him gradually, come to the shelter and spend time with him. You might discover that you could be life companions and give Ares the family and love he so deeply deserves… and that he, with his big heart, is eager to give back.-- **A PPP license is required, and follow-up visits will be carried out after adoption to ensure that Ares is living happily. Video below.**

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇪🇸Marbella

Shelter

Triple A Marbella

Living with Ares

✕Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Triple A Marbella · Marbella Learn about Pit Bull Terrier →

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ares home

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About Ares

What life with Ares looks like

Ares is a medium-sized young adult pit bull terrier dog waiting at Triple A Marbella in Marbella.

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.

Note from the shelter: Prognathism (underbite), requires behavioral training, socialization issues with strangers and other dogs

🇪🇸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.

Marbella, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ares, answered.

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