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Coscu en adopción Colmenar

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · 12 years

Adoption History: Coscu was abandoned by his owner, we don't know if they would mind going on vacation... the fact is that no one has come to claim him, so we have the temporary custody of the dog to put him up for adoption. He is very good with people, with other dogs he is a bit more reactive. He doesn't handle being locked up for so many hours with nothing to do; as soon as we enter to take him out of the kennel enclosure, he tries to squeeze between our legs to get out. He doesn't understand why he's not at home, why he's locked up all day. We have too many dogs and we can't take them out every day, as we would like, so Coscu has to wait his turn and he gets anxious. He is a very handsome dog, with a very original coat. -74 .gallery-item { border: 2px solid ; -74 .gallery-caption { /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.

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Historial de adopción: A Coscu lo ha abandonado su dueño, no sabemos si le estorbaría para irse de vacaciones… el caso es que nadie ha venido a reclamarlo por lo que tenemos la cesión del perro para darlo en adopción. Es muy bueno con la gente, con los perros es un poco más reactivo. Lleva mal estar encerrado tantas horas sin nada que hacer; en cuanto entramos a sacarlo del chenil intenta colarse entre nuestras piernas para salir. No entiende porqué no está en su casa, porqué está encerrado todo el día. Tenemos demasiado perros y no podemos sacarlo todos los días, como nos gustaría, así que Coscu tiene que esperar a que llegue su turno y se desespera. Es un perro muy guapo, tiene un pelaje muy original. -98 .gallery-item { border: 2px solid ; -98 .gallery-caption { /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

Size
Medium
Age
12 years
Location
🇪🇸Malaga
Shelter
FAPAM
Living with Coscu en adopción Colmenar
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by FAPAM · MalagaLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Coscu en adopción Colmenar home

What you'll need for Coscu en adopción Colmenar 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 Coscu en adopción Colmenar

What life with Coscu en adopción Colmenar looks like

Coscu en adopción Colmenar is a medium-sized adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at FAPAM in Malaga.

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.

Note from the shelter: Struggles with confinement and needs regular exercise and mental stimulation. Shows frustration and desperation when confined for long periods.

🇪🇸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.

Malaga, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Coscu en adopción Colmenar, answered.

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