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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Cooper was picked up in May 2021, along with several other dogs. All of them were very scared dogs who had never had any contact with humans. Since then, although some of them have been adopted, we are still working on their socialization. Cooper is a very shy dog around people, as he has not yet realized that they are not a threat. Although, if he feels sufficiently relaxed, he can take treats and food, he remains paralyzed with fear. His ideal family would have other dogs, as he relies heavily on them, and would need to be very patient with him. Cooper has been in foster care for months, where he has been making gradual progress, although there is still a long way to go until he truly trusts.

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Cooper fue recogido en mayo de 2021, junto con varios perros más. Todos ellos eran perros muy miedosos, que no habían tenido ningún tipo de contacto con los humanos. Desde entonces, aunque algunos de ellos han sido adoptados, seguimos trabajando en su socialización. Cooper es un perro muy tímido con las personas, pues aún no ha asumido que no son una amenaza. Aunque, si se siente lo suficientemente relajado, puede coger chuches y comida, se queda paralizado de miedo. Su familia ideal tendría que tener otros perros, pues se apoya mucho en ellos, y tener mucha paciencia con él. Cooper está desde hace meses en una casa de acogida, donde ha ido avanzando poco a poco, aunque aún queda un largo camino por recorrer hasta que sea capaz de confiar de verdad.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
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Bringing Cooper home

What you'll need for Cooper 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 Cooper

What life with Cooper looks like

Cooper is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena 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 Cooper, answered.

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