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Trino

Spanish Mastiff · Male · Adult · 5 years

Trino is a lovely, calm Mastín with a gentle and easy-going nature. He enjoys being around people, but he also really appreciates the company of other dogs and seems particularly happy around females. Despite his size, Trino is pleasant and uncomplicated to take out for a walk. He is generally relaxed and doesn't feel the need to rush through life, making time spent with him very enjoyable. Like many Mastíns, Trino also has a natural guardian instinct. He is an attentive and watchful dog, while at the same time showing a quiet and affectionate side with the people he trusts. He would suit a home that understands the character and needs of a large guardian breed and can offer him the space and security he deserves. For someone looking for a calm, loyal companion rather than a highly energetic dog, Trino could be a wonderful addition to the family.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Trino

✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Trino home

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About Trino

What life with Trino looks like

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

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting Trino, answered.

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