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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

It took a lot of suffering for Dámaris to be with us. Suffering on her part, a puppy (female) who hasn't even reached a year old, wandering around completely terrified and starving. She wants to eat, but she's afraid to approach, so she doesn't eat. She wants warmth, but she's afraid to approach, so she endures the cold. Suffering on the part of her rescuers, who didn't hesitate to dedicate the time and patience she deserved to pick her up and bring her to the animal rescue association, where she would be safe and where a family would be sought to match her. And she arrived, and finally we could get to know her with the intention of helping her. The first few days, Dámaris was pure fear. She barked at us if we approached, not wanting us to hurt her. She didn't want the life she was living in such a short and unjust amount of time.

Read original (es)

Ha hecho falta mucho sufrimiento para que Dámaris esté con nosotros. Sufrimiento por parte de ella, una cachorra que no llega ni al año deambulando totalmente aterrorizada y muerta de hambre. Quiere comer, pero le da miedo acercarse por lo que no come. Quiere calor, pero le da miedo acercarse, por lo que pasa frío. Sufrimiento por parte de sus rescatistas que no dudaron en dedicarle el tiempo y la paciencia que se merecía para recoger a esta pequeña y llevarla a la protectora, donde estaría a salvo y se le buscaría una familia a su altura. Y llegó y por fin pudimos conocerla con la finalidad de ayudarla. Los primeros días Dámaris era miedo puro. Nos ladraba si nos acercábamos, no quería que le hiciésemos daño. No quería tener la vida que en tan poco tiempo y tan injustamente, estaba viviendo. Poco a poco y gracias a los voluntarios, podemos decir con orgullo que Dámaris se alegra de vernos y quiere compartir sus horas con nosotros,

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇪🇸Málaga
Shelter
Protectora Malaga
Living with Damaris
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Protectora Malaga · MálagaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Damaris home

What you'll need for Damaris in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Damaris

What life with Damaris looks like

Damaris is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Severe trauma and fear - requires patient rehabilitation

🇪🇸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 Damaris, answered.

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