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Arturo

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Arturo arrived at the shelter on August 1, 2026, and has since made it clear that he is a dog with a lot of energy and a desire to interact. He is sociable, very active and lively. He loves being close to people, receiving affection and calling attention to himself. He is a nervous and very effusive dog, so he tends to experience situations quite intensely and finds it difficult to remain calm. With other dogs, he can be somewhat intrusive, especially due to his desire to interact, so his interactions need to be managed taking into account his nature. Arturo is looking for a family that knows his active and effusive character and can accompany him with patience as he learns to channel all that energy. If you are looking for a happy, affectionate dog with a lot of personality, Arturo is waiting for his chance.

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Arturo llegó a la protectora el 1 de agosto de 2026 y desde entonces nos ha dejado claro que es un perro con mucha energía y ganas de relacionarse. Es sociable, muy activo y pizpireto. Le encanta estar cerca de las personas, recibir mimos y llamar su atención. Es un perro nervioso y muy efusivo, por lo que suele vivir las situaciones con bastante intensidad y le cuesta mantenerse tranquilo. Con otros perros puede mostrarse algo intrusivo, especialmente por sus ganas de relacionarse, por lo que necesita que sus interacciones se gestionen teniendo en cuenta su forma de ser. Arturo busca una familia que conozca su carácter activo y efusivo, y que pueda acompañarlo con paciencia mientras aprende a canalizar toda esa energía. Si buscas un perro alegre, cariñoso y con mucha personalidad, Arturo está esperando su oportunidad.

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
Living with Arturo
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Protectora Villena · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Arturo home

What you'll need for Arturo 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 Arturo

What life with Arturo looks like

Arturo is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena in Spain.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇪🇸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 Arturo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Arturo?
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 Arturo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Arturo 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 Arturo 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 Arturo 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 Arturo 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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