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Arnold

American Bully · Male · Adult · 7 years

Description Arnold is an American Bully who has had a tough life. He arrived with us very sad and with a history of changing hands. But despite everything, Arnold remains a loyal dog seeking a family that will love and care for him. He will be faithful and affectionate with those who give him a second chance. He needs a stable and loving home where he can feel safe. A patient family that can help him overcome his past experiences. A guide who can provide attention, exercise, and care. Do you want to give Arnold a second chance?

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Descripción Arnold es un American Bully que ha tenido una vida difícil. Llegó a nosotros muy triste y con una historia de haber pasado de mano en mano. Pero a pesar de todo, Arnold sigue siendo un perro leal que busca una familia que lo ame y lo cuide. Se mostrará fiel y cariñoso con quien le dé una segunda oportunidad. Necesita un hogar estable y amoroso donde pueda sentirse seguro. Una familia paciente que pueda ayudarlo a superar sus experiencias pasadas. Un guía que le proporcione atención, ejercicio y cuidado. ¿Quieres darle una segunda oportunidad a Arnold?

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Rivas-Vaciamadrid
Shelter
Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid)
Cared for by Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid) · Rivas-VaciamadridLearn about American Bully →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Arnold home

What you'll need for Arnold in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Arnold

What life with Arnold looks like

Arnold is a medium-sized adult american bully dog waiting at Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid) in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.

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.

Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Arnold, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Arnold?
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 Arnold on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Arnold 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Arnold 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 Arnold 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 Arnold 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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