Available

Arucas

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

She gets along with other dogs, although she doesn't like being bothered. She is playful with some dogs. She doesn't like being touched by people she doesn't know. The person interested in adopting her has to come to the shelter several times to gain her trust. With people she trusts, she is super friendly, good, affectionate and playful. She usually has a pretty calm temperament. The best place possible to adopt your dog. I have adopted 2 since I met the shelter and it's the best decision I could have made. ZC Rumba by Google FAQ Responsible Adoption These dogs are Looking for a home now Contact Where is the International Animal Shelter? © 2026 International Animal Shelter Join Teaming and help the Shelter with €1/month!

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Se lleva bien con otros perros, aunque no le gusta que la estén molestando. Es juguetona con algunos perros. No le gusta que la gente que no conoce la esté tocando. La persona interesada en adoptarla tiene que venir varias veces al refugio para ganarse un poco su confianza. Con gente de confianza es súper simpática, buena, cariñosa y juguetona. Suele tener un carácter bastante tranquilo. El mejor sitio posible para adoptar a tu perro. He adoptado 2 desde que conocí el refugio y es la mejor decisión que he podido tomar. ZC Rumba por Google Preguntas frecuentes Adopción responsable Estos perros Buscan casa ahora Contacto Dónde está el Refugio Internacional para Animales? © 2026 Refugio Internacional para Animales ¡Únete al Teaming y ayuda al Refugio con 1€/mes!

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇪🇸Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife

Shelter

Refugio Internacional para Animales

Living with Arucas

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by Refugio Internacional para Animales · Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Arucas home

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About Arucas

What life with Arucas looks like

Arucas is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Refugio Internacional para Animales in Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife.

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 Arucas, answered.

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