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CANIJO

Spanish Mastiff · Male · Young · 2 years

We picked him up while he was wandering abandoned in a town in Madrid. CANIJO is the eternal puppy; he's very friendly, playful, and affectionate. But life at the animal shelter means stress and loneliness for him, which isn't helpful. Our big fellow needs a family that understands his breed and size and gives him the chance to show how wonderful a dog he is. He is dewormed, vaccinated, microchipped, tested for Leishmania and 4DX (Heartworm disease, Ehrlichiosis - Lyme disease, and Anaplasmosis), neutered, with a passport, and adoption contract.

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Le cogimos mientras vagaba abandonado en un pueblo de Madrid Canijo es el eterno cachorro, es muy simpático, juguetón y cariñoso. Pero la vida en el albergue le supone un estrés y soledad que no le ayuda, nuestro grandullón necesita una familia que le quiera entender con su raza y tamaño y le dé la oportunidad de mostrarse como el maravilloso perro que es Se entrega desparasitado, vacunado, chipado, con Test de Lehismania y 4dx ( Filariosis, Ehrlichiosis -Enfermedad de Lyme y Anaplasmosis), castrado, con pasaporte y contrato de adopción.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ACUNR - Animales Con Un Nuevo Rumbo
Living with CANIJO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by ACUNR - Animales Con Un Nuevo Rumbo · SpainLearn about Spanish Mastiff

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing CANIJO home

What you'll need for CANIJO 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 CANIJO

What life with CANIJO looks like

CANIJO is a large young adult spanish mastiff dog waiting at ACUNR - Animales Con Un Nuevo Rumbo in Spain.

An young 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting CANIJO, answered.

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