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Adopt Mingo & Ribó (conjunta)

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Mingo (12/11/18) and . Mingo arrived with back problems and seemed sad and hunched. And . The two lived in cages, facing each other. We noticed they wagged their tails when they saw each other. We ended up putting them together and a friendship was born. It was a bit scary to see those two sea lions playing, as Mingo had back problems, but it was undeniable that the mental health benefit for both was greater than the risk. Mingo enjoyed it and . We found a more comfortable location within the animal shelter for them, as the adoption prospects for this type of animal are very low. And they ended up with their own tin shack, wooden shed, yard, and pool. But that wasn't the end of it. There were two sister sea lions, Jane and Moura, who were also very shy and unsocialized. They always hid inside the shed. And we thought maybe they could fit in with them and form a clan. We organized a "First Dates" type of meeting where everyone took off years and defined themselves as "very crazy." We couldn't believe what we were seeing, but it worked. Now the four live in a type of polyamorous cohousing. We know a four-way adoption will be very, very difficult, but who knows? Maybe someone has a house with a yard to share their life with them. It would be a very lucky person. And if it's not possible to take the four of them, they'll have to maintain their relationship from a distance... Will you be the lucky one?

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Mingo (12/11/18) y . Mingo llegó con problemas de espalda y se le veía triste y encorvado. Y . Los dos vivían en jaulas, uno frente al otro. Y vimos que movían la colita al verse. Acabamos juntándolos y nació una amistad. Nos daba algo de miedo ver a esos dos leones marinos jugando, ya que Mingo tenía problemas de espalda, pero era innegable que el beneficio para la salud mental de ambos era superior al riesgo. Mingo disfrutaba y . Les buscamos una ubicación más confortable dentro del refugio, ya que la posibilidad de adopción de este tipo de perro es muy baja. Y acabaron con su propio chalet de chapa, caseta de madera, patio y piscina. Pero no quedó ahí la cosa. Había dos hermanitas, Jane y Moura, que también eran muy miedosas y sin socializar. Siempre estaban escondidas dentro de la caseta. Y creímos que quizás podría encajar con ellos y hacer un clan. Organizamos una cita a lo "First Dates", donde todos se quitaron años y se definían como "muy locos". No dábamos crédito a lo que veíamos, pero funcionó. Ahora viven los cuatro en un tipo de cohousing de poliamor. Sabemos que una adopción para los cuatro va a ser muy muy difícil, pero ¡¿quién sabe?! Quizás alguien tenga una casa con terrenito para compartir su vida con ellos. Sería una persona muy afortunada. Y si no es posible llevarse el clan de los cuatro, pues tendrán que mantener la relación a distancia... ¿Serás tú el afortunado?

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
A.D.A. Noguera
Living with Mingo & Ribó (conjunta)
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Mingo & Ribó (conjunta) home

What you'll need for Mingo & Ribó (conjunta) 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
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    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 Mingo & Ribó (conjunta)

What life with Mingo & Ribó (conjunta) looks like

Mingo & Ribó (conjunta) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at A.D.A. Noguera in Spain.

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.

Note from the shelter: Benny requires heart medication; bonded pair must be adopted together

🇪🇸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 Mingo & Ribó (conjunta), answered.

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