How do I contact the shelter about Birdie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Birdie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Birdie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 Birdie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most horses 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 Birdie 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Birdie 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown

Birdie was sold as an unnamed "riding horse." We work with a local man to help us find horses in dire situations, and save them from a life of being sold over and over, not receiving the care they urgently need. For rescue standards, Birdie looked pretty good when we got a tip about her being for sale. She was not too skinny, with a shiny coat and bright eyes. But this can be a curse, as her bigger problems go unnoticed at first sight. She was sold as a riding horse, but we noticed complicated issues with her legs. Her joints were clicking, twisting and locking as she walked. She was wobbling under her weight, unable to put her heels down. Her feet were rotten and she had discomfort in her gut. So we bought her. When Birdie arrived at our sanctuary she showed clear signs of fear of separation: she was pacing with fear, shaking and sweating as the other horses who she just met walked away. The discomfort in her gut fortunately passed, as did her fear of separation. Her bone deformations are unfortunately permanent, but Birdie has adapted to them. She walks in an unusual way, but she seemed quite comfortable and not visibly in pain. We moved Birdie in the flat, sandy paddock, which is the easiest paddock for the horses that have trouble walking. We continue to keep a close eye on her to see if her deformations are causing her trouble. But so far, she doesn’t let it affect her. When you call her name in her paddock and jog towards the other side, she’ll cheerfully break into a run and trot right next to you. Birdie is a very lovely and easy going horse. She can’t go on the same walks as some of the other horses, because she can’t walk at the same speed. But we take her on special slow walks. We carefully stay on top of her hoof care. Every once in a while a specialist comes to give her bodywork massages, to release tension that builds up because of her leg deformations. She is doing really well, enjoying a relaxed and comfortable life at our finca. Donations made towards Birdie help paying for the dietary supplements she receives, her bodywork massages and her hoof care, to keep her happy and pain-free. If you would like to sponsor Birdie monthly, you will get first hand updates about her rehabilitation, vet visits, treatment plans and progress. Every penny donated goes straight to her rehabilitation. You’ll receive your own personalised login details for our Sponsor page on the website to see the updates.

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Birdie was sold as an unnamed “riding horse”. We work with a local man to help us find horses in dire situations, and save them from a life of being sold on and on, not receiving the care they urgently need. For rescue standards, Birdie looked pretty good when we got a tip about her being for sale. She was not too skinny, with a shiny coat and bright eyes. But this can be a curse, as her bigger problems go unnoticed at first sight. She was sold as a riding horse, but we noticed complicated issues with her legs. Her joints were clicking, twisting and locking as she walked. She was wobbling under her weight, unable to put her heels down. Her feet were rotten and she had discomfort in her gut. So we bought her. When Birdie arrived at our sanctuary she showed clear signs of fear of separation: she was pacing with fear, shaking and sweating as the other horses who she just met walked away. The discomfort in her gut fortunately passed, as did her fear of separation. Her bone deformations are unfortunately permanent, but Birdie has adapted to them. She walks in an unusual way, but she seemed quite comfortable and not visibly in pain. We moved Birdie in the flat, sandy paddock, which is the easiest paddock for the horses that have trouble walking. We continue to keep a close eye on her to see if her deformations are causing her trouble. But so far, she doesn’t let it affect her. When you call her name in her paddock and jog towards the other side, she’ll cheerfully break into a run and trot right next to you. Birdie is a very lovely and easy going horse. She can’t go on the same walks as some of the other horses, because she can’t walk at the same speed. But we take her on special slow walks. We carefully stay on top of her hoof care. Every once in a while a specialist comes to give her bodywork massages, to release tension that builds up because of her leg deformations. She is doing really well, enjoying a relaxed and comfortable life at our finca. Donations made towards Birdie help paying for the dietary supplements she receives, her bodywork massages and her hoof care, to keep her happy and pain-free. If you would like to sponsor Birdie monthly, you will get first hand updates about her rehabilitation, vet visits, treatment plans and progress. Every penny donated goes straight to her rehabilitation. You’ll receive your own personalised login details for our Sponsor page on the website to see the updates.

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

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About Birdie

What life with Birdie looks like

Birdie is a small adult mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇪🇸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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more horses in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Birdie, answered.

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