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Bartolo

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Bartolo was found wandering the streets in the early hours of the morning. No one claimed him. He longs to be around people, and he gets along wonderfully with the group of little dogs. He’s a big puppy just bursting with energy, eager to play and get attention. A wonderful dog who hasn’t had much luck with his first human—he experienced abandonment very early on. Please don’t let him grow up in a cage!

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Bartolo fue encontrado de madrugada deambulando por la calle. Nadie lo reclamó. Se muere por estar con gente y con el grupo de perretes va muy bien. Es un cachorrón deseando jugar y que le hagan caso. Un gran perro que no ha tenido suerte con su primer humano, ha conocido el abandono muy pronto. ¡Qué no crezca en una jaula!

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Almanimal Castalla
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bartolo home

What you'll need for Bartolo 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 Bartolo

What life with Bartolo looks like

Bartolo is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almanimal Castalla in Spain.

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.

🇪🇸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.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Bartolo, answered.

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