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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Chavo is one of those special cases. Rescued from the worst abuse, he arrived scared and fearful of all people. With patience and therapy, he is now another dog. He seeks affection and play, wanting massages and closeness. He is a very, very intelligent, funny, expressive, and adorable dog. If you bring a ball with you, then you have the sky. He needs an adopter who understands him, respects his space, and helps normalize his routine. Let's hope the day someone falls in love with him and extends a hand to finally achieve happiness, after having lived a story of calvário. The human failed Chavo. He was severely abused. Two years ago, we began an intensive recovery therapy. Today, our Chavo is the king of the prote. The most playful and affectionate. However, due to a lack of resources, we are requesting help to complete his therapy. Spread this information, share. There is a lot of responsible people wishing to make a gesture of love and change the life of a living being. A hug from an animal ?? A post shared by Abrazo Animal | animal rescue association () on Jul 22, 2020 at 3:46am PDT 91 630 15 24 www.abrazoanimal.

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Chavo es uno de esos casos especiales. Salvado del peor de los maltratos, llegó asustado y temeroso de todas las personas. Con paciencia y terapia ya es otro perro. Ahora busca caricias y juegos, quiere masajitos y cercanía. Es un perro muy muy inteligente, divertido, expresivo y gracioso. Si traes una pelota contigo entonces tienes el cielo ganado. Necesita un adoptante que lo entienda, respete su espacio y ayude a normalizar su rutina. Esperemos el día que alguien se enamore de él y le tienda la mano para lograr por fin la felicidad, después de haber vivido una historia de calvário. El ser humano falló con Chavo. Fue severamente maltratado. Hace dos años iniciamos una terapia intensiva de recuperación. Hoy, nuestro Chavo es el rey de la prote. El más juguetón y cariñoso. Sin embargo, por falta de recursos, pedimos ayuda para finalizar su terapia. Haz volar esta información, comparte. Hay mucha gente responsable deseando hacer un gesto de amor y cambiar la vida de un ser vivo. Un abrazo animal ?? A post shared by Abrazo Animal | Protectora () on Jul 22, 2020 at 3:46am PDT 91 630 15 24 www.abrazoanimal.org

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Abrazo Animal
Living with Chavo
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by Abrazo Animal · MadridLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Chavo home

What you'll need for Chavo 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 Chavo

What life with Chavo looks like

Chavo is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Abrazo Animal in Madrid.

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 Chavo, answered.

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