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BENJI

Male · Senior · 10 years

Hello, I’m Benji, a shepherd mix. They say I’m 8 years old, though I think that’s just a number—after all, I’m still a young pup full of enthusiasm and energy! I love savoring each day as if it were a party, catching your attention with anything at all so you’ll look at me and realize I’m right here. It’s just that petting 🥰 is my weakness. I get along great with my playmates; I enjoy the good vibes and stay out of trouble. The volunteers say I walk beautifully, without any tugging—but sometimes I get a little crazy and yank the leash off you so I can go for a stroll all by myself. I know this path like the back of my hand, after all 😂. Oh, and if you’re carrying a ball or a toy, you’ll make me super happy—I absolutely love them!

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Hola soy Benji, un mestizo de pastor. Dicen que tengo 8 años aunque creo que eso sólo es un número porque yo sigo siendo un jovenzuelo lleno de entusiasmo y vitalidad. Me encanta disfrutar cada día como si fuera una fiesta llamando tú atención con cualquier cosa para que me mires y te des cuenta que estoy aquí, es que las caricias🥰son mi debilidad. Con mis compis de patio me llevo genial, me gusta el buen rollo y paso de líos. Los voluntarios dicen que paseo muy bien, sin tirones aunque a veces me entra un punto de locura y te quito la correa para llevarme yo solito; es que ya me conozco el camino😂 Ah y si llevas una pelota o un juguete me harás muy feliz ¡me encantan!

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Asociación Animalejos
Living with BENJI
  • Vaccinated
Cared for by Asociación Animalejos · Spain

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BENJI home

What you'll need for BENJI 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 BENJI

What life with BENJI looks like

BENJI is a large senior dog waiting at Asociación Animalejos in Spain.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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 BENJI, answered.

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