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Colega

Male · Adult · 7 years

Breed: Mix Mastiff Size: Large 25 Kg Weight Date of Birth: July 2019 Personality Colega appeared on a huge estate where no one was allowed to touch or pick him up. Now at the Center, he is very happy with the other dogs, a big puppy who loves to play. He is afraid of people but gradually relaxes more in our presence. Ideal Family Ideal for families who know and have experience with fearful and very reserved dogs. History Found abandoned for weeks on an estate where he used to be fed. Do you want to adopt him? Download the Pre-adoption Application Form here to sponsor him and help make his life better at Santi's Ark.

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Raza: Cruce Mastin Tamaño: Grande 25 Kg de peso Fecha de nacimiento: Julio del 2019 Carácter Colega apareció dentro de una finca enorme donde no se dejaba ni tocar ni coger. Ahora en el Centro el es muy muy feliz con los otros perros, un gran cachorron que le encanta jugar. A las personas nos tiene miedo aunque poco a poco se relaja más en nuestra presencia. Familia ideal Ideal para familias que conozcan y tengan experiencia con perros asustadizos y muy reservados. Historia Encontrado abandonado desde hacia semanas en una finca donde se alimentaba ¿Quieres adoptarlo? Descarga aquí el Formulario de Pre-adopción Apadrínalo y ayuda a que su vida sea mejor en el Arca de Santi. Descarga aquí el formulario de apadrinamiento

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
El Arca de Santi
Living with Colega
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by El Arca de Santi · Spain
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Colega home

What you'll need for Colega 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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Colega

What life with Colega looks like

Colega is a adult dog waiting at El Arca de Santi 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.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Colega, answered.

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