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Adopt Dolly

Female · Adult · 4 years

Dolly is a large female dog who was found in Huercal Overa by a former volunteer in terrible condition: covered in old wounds, very underweight, and looking for love and food. She was safely brought to our shelter.Dolly is a very friendly and sweet dog. She loves all people and enjoys attention and cuddles. She has learned to walk nicely on a leash and can play gently with people.Other dogs make her uncertain; we believe she may have been attacked by other dogs before, so she cannot live with other dogs. Therefore, we are looking for a home where she can be the only pet.We are seeking a loving home with a garden for Dolly, where she can enjoy herself, play, and go on long walks. She is a wonderful dog, very social with people, and loves cuddles and attention.Dolly es una perra grande que fue encontrada en Huercal Overa por una exvoluntaria en un estado terrible: con heridas antiguas, muy delgada y buscando amor y comida. Fue llevada de forma segura a nuestro refugio.Dolly es una perra muy amigable y dulce. Le gustan todas las personas y disfruta de la atención y los mimos. Ha aprendido a caminar correctamente con correa y puede jugar suavemente con las personas.Otros perros la hacen sentirse insegura; creemos que pudo haber sido atacada por otros perros antes, por lo que no puede convivir con otros perros. Por eso buscamos un hogar donde pueda ser el único animal de compañía.Buscamos un hogar amoroso con jardín para Dolly, donde pueda disfrutar, jugar y dar largos paseos. Es una perra encantadora, muy sociable con las personas y le encantan los mimos y la atención.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter
Living with Dolly
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter · Spain

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Dolly home

What you'll need for Dolly 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 Dolly

What life with Dolly looks like

Dolly is a large adult dog waiting at PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter in Spain.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 (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 Dolly, answered.

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