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Terra

Spanish Mastiff · Female · Young · 3 years

Terra is a lovely, calm Mastín with a loyal nature and a real appreciation for human company. She enjoys attention and cuddles and is happiest when she can spend time interacting with the people around her. She is easy and pleasant to take for walks and generally has a quiet, composed character. Like many Mastíns, Terra also has a natural guardian instinct. She is attentive to her surroundings and has the loyal, protective qualities typical of the breed. With other dogs, Terra can sometimes have a dominant personality, although she gets along with males. Introductions to any future canine companion should therefore be handled sensibly to make sure they are a good match. Terra would be best suited to people who appreciate the calm but independent character of a Mastín and can provide her with space, security, companionship and plenty of affection. In return, she has the potential to be an extremely loyal and devoted member of the family.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Terra

✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 1 week ago

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About Terra

What life with Terra looks like

Terra is a medium-sized young adult spanish mastiff dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

A young 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Terra, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Terra?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APASA Xabia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Terra on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Terra if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APASA Xabia 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Terra 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 Terra 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 APASA Xabia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Terra 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 (EN). 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.