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American Staffordshire Terrier · Female · Adult · 4 years

BOA arrived at the dog pound completely terrified (July 2022). We don't know what happened to her, but she is not doing well???????. She is a calm dog, gets along well with other dogs. ????We need foster care URGENTLY to help her get out of her shock: Palencia, Valladolid or surroundings, we cover costs. ADOPTION can be anywhere. If you want to be the one who helps BOA by taking her in or adopting her, if you want to restore her faith and joy, ask us about her. Look at her and tell us?? Contact: 667849696 - 657961568 www.protectoradepalencia.org ????Photo album of BOA: Search on Instagram: and click "follow". If you can't foster or adopt, help us spread the word, share, like... You never know, thanks to "sharing" they might find their home.

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BOA llegó a la perrera completamente aterrada (julio 2022) . No sabemos qué ha podido sucederle, pero no lo está pasando bien????????. Es una perra tranquila, se lleva bien con otros perros. ????Se necesita ACOGIDA URGENTE para poder ayudarla a salir de su bloqueo: Palencia, Valladolid o alrededores, nosotros cubrimos gastos. ADOPCIÓN podrá ser en cualquier parte. Si quieres ser tú quien ayude a BOA acogiéndola o adoptándola, si quieres devolverle la fe y la alegría, pregúntanos por ella. Mírala y dinos?? Contacto: 667849696 – 657961568 www.protectoradepalencia.org ????Álbum de fotos de BOA: Busca en Instagram: ¡y dale a seguir! Si no puedes acoger o adoptar, ayúdanos a difundir, comparte, da a “me gusta”… Nunca se sabe gracias a qué "compartir" encontrarán su hogar. Gracias

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina
Living with BOA
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Cared for by Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina · SpainLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing BOA home

What you'll need for BOA 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 BOA

What life with BOA looks like

BOA is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina 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.

🇪🇸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 BOA, answered.

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