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Adopt BESSIE (PPP)

Mixed Breed · Female

Bessie the gorgeous girl enjoyed a wonderful walk with our amazing new PPP licensed volunteer Bev! Despite being a PPP (Potentially Dangerous Breed), Bessie is the sweetest large-sized girl you could meet! Bessie lives with a cage mate Billie and they enjoy playing together. Bev was so impressed by her calmness, how well she walks on a lead, and how much she loves cuddles and kisses! In fact, Bev can't wait to take Bessie for another walk next time! Bessie is castrated and ready to find her forever home! If you're in Spain, you'll need a PPP license (but don't worry, we can help!). Bessie can also travel to the UK or EU! BESSIE HAS LEISHMANIA, TREATED WITH ONE INEXPENSIVE PILL A DAY. NOT CONTAGIOUS AS SPREAD ONLY BY INFECTED MOSQUITOS. Approx weight 24/12/25: 40KGS Approx weight 04/04/26: 41kgs Approx weight 15/04/26: 41.25kg Approx weight 22/04/26: 42.5kg Approx weight 05/05/26: 44kg

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇪🇸Lips Rescue
Shelter
Murcia)
Living with BESSIE (PPP)
  • Spayed
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Murcia) · Lips RescueLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BESSIE (PPP) home

What you'll need for BESSIE (PPP) 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 BESSIE (PPP)

What life with BESSIE (PPP) looks like

BESSIE (PPP) is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Murcia) in Lips Rescue.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Lips Rescue, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting BESSIE (PPP), answered.

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