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Dina

Podenco · Female · 6 years

We can't understand how there are people/families who, after going through the entire adoption process and spending so much time with our furry friends, return them to us after a few years, as if they were defective products or something they no longer need in their lives. It makes us think a lot. Why do they look for a pet if they are going to get rid of it later? How can they return a dog that has been in a house for years, in the same or worse condition? What do they think it means to have a pet? We present to you Dina, a little poodle who was at the animal shelter for four years and was adopted by a family, but they no longer need her in their life. Dina was a timid little dog who, as soon as she came out of the kennel enclosure, would only want to run away from us. However, inside her kennel enclosure, she would let us handle her and let us get a little closer. We suppose that in enclosed spaces where she feels safer, is when we can work with her the most. She is sociable with dogs, coexisting with several younger and more active males, which help her feel a little better. Ignoring her fear of people, she lets us handle her without a problem. She lets us pick her up, do her treatments, put on her leash... Similarly, any process done with Dina has to be done slowly, fostering her trust and showing her that what we are doing to her is not bad. We hope that soon someone will notice her, will want to dedicate the time she deserves, will help her overcome her fears, and will show her what it means to have and be part of a real family. We will not tire of saying that a timid dog is not worse than a "normal" one, nor is it less affectionate or less sociable; it just needs time, time to open up to you, to show you who she is, and to be able to demonstrate her love without getting hurt. Write to us and ask about Dina.

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No entendemos cómo hay personas/familias que después de pasar todo el proceso de adopción y pasar tanto tiempo con nuestros peludos, lo devuelven a los años, como si de un producto defectuoso se tratara o algo que ya no necesitan en sus vidas. Nos hace pensar muchas cosas, ¿para qué buscan un animal de compañía si luego lo van a echar? ¿Cómo tras estar en una casa durante años, vuelven igual o peor? ¿Qué piensan que es tener una mascota? Os presentamos a Dina, una perrita que estuvo hace cuatro años en el refugio y una familia adoptó, pero ya no la necesita en su vida. Dina era una perrita a penas manipulable, con muchísimo miedo a todo, sobre todo a las personas, un caso muy difícil de adoptar, pero afortunadamente la adoptaron. Hasta que llegó el día en el cual ya no la necesitaba más, y la tenemos de vuelta con nosotros. Como hemos mencionado, Dina es una perra miedosa que nada más salir del chenil no quiere hacer otra cosa que no sea huir de nosotros, en cambio dentro de su chenil nos deja manipularla y acercarnos un poco. Suponemos que en espacios cerrados donde se puede sentir más segura, es cuando más podemos trabajar con ella. Es sociable con perros, conviviendo con varios machos más jóvenes y activos que ella, los cuales la ayudan a sentirse un poco mejor. Obviando su miedo hacía las personas, se deja manipular sin problema. Nos deja cogerla en brazos, hacerle curas, ponerle la correa... Igualmente, cualquier proceso que se haga con Dina hay que ir despacio, fomentando su confianza y haciéndole ver que no es nada malo lo que le estamos haciendo. Esperamos que pronto alguien se fije en ella, que quieran dedicarle el tiempo que se merece, que le ayuden a superar su miedos, le demuestren lo que es tener y formar parte de una familia de verdad. No nos cansaremos de decir que un perro miedoso no es peor que uno “normal�, ni es menos cariñoso, ni menos sociable, solo necesita tiempo, tiempo para abrirse a vosotros, a mostraros como son, a poder demostraros su amor sin salir heridos. Escribe a y pregunta por Dina. Recibe todas nuestras novedades en tu email

Size
Medium
Age
6 years
Location
🇪🇸Málaga
Shelter
Protectora Malaga
Living with Dina
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Dina home

What you'll need for Dina 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 Dina

What life with Dina looks like

Dina is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

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: Severe fear and anxiety, requires experienced handler and 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.

Málaga, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dina?
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 Dina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dina 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 Dina 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 Dina 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 Dina 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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