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Calabaza

Female

We would love to tell Calabaza's story, but we don't know it. She comes from the Zoosanitario, where her previous owner left her. Calabaza is a very good, calm and balanced dog. Despite her recent abandonment, she doesn't show nervousness, gets along well with other dogs and is cheerful. In the time she's been with us, she already knows us and celebrates the arrival of volunteers. She lets herself be handled perfectly. It's a pleasure to be with her, she likes to be pampered, brushed and is very calm in the bath. In the yard she's curious and active, everything catches her attention. She shares a kennel with other companions and gets along well with everyone. We think she's the perfect dog for any type of family, with or without other animals. She's still young, intelligent and has great adaptability. She knows how to walk on a leash and likes to enjoy accompanying whoever takes her.

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Nos encantaría poder contar la historia de Calabaza, pero no la conocemos. Viene del Zoosanitario, donde la dejó su anterior dueño. Calabaza es una perra muy buena, tranquila y equilibrada. A pesar de su reciente abandono, no se muestra nerciosa, se lleva bien con otros perros y es alegre. En el tiempo que lleva con nosotros ya nos conoce y celebra la llegada de los voluntarios. Se deja manipular perfectamente. Es un placer estar con ella, le gusta que la mimen, que la cepillen y es muy tranquila en el baño. En patio es curiosa y activa, todo le llama la atención. Comparte chenil con otro compañeros y se lleva bien con todos. Pensamos que es la perra ideal para cualquier tipo de familia, con o sin otros animales. Es todavía joven, es inteligente y tiene gran capacidad de adaptación. Sabe pasear con correa y le gusta disfrutar acompañando a quién la lleva.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Málaga
Shelter
Protectora Malaga
Living with Calabaza
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by Protectora Malaga · Málaga

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Calabaza home

What you'll need for Calabaza 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 Calabaza

What life with Calabaza looks like

Calabaza is a adult dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

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.

Málaga, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Calabaza, answered.

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