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DUKO

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Duko was given up by the “family” he’d known; they moved homes, and there was no room for him anymore. Duko is a fairly large, high-energy dog. He’s a mix of Weimaraner and Belgian Shepherd—dogs that need plenty of activity and an active family. He’s a very friendly, playful dog who gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Right now, he’s staying at a foster home because we had to take him out of the shelter—he suffered from enteropathy, an intestinal problem triggered by the stress of being abandoned. Today, he’s fully recovered and, above all, happy. In the end, all he really needed was companionship and to feel loved and not abandoned. He lives with a cat, and so far there haven’t been any conflicts between them. However, he’s not suitable for children; he gets very nervous around them and tends to react abruptly. We suspect this is just a matter of time and patience on our part. Otherwise, he’s an incredibly affectionate, playful dog who’ll be eager to join you on all your adventures. Would you like to be Duko’s future family?

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Duko fue cedido por la que era su "familia", se mudaron de hogar y para él no había sitio. Duko es un perro bastante grande y de alta energía. Es un mestizo de Braco de Weimar y Pastor Belga, el cuál necesita de actividad y una familia activa. Es un perro bastante simpático, juguetón y muy sociable con otros perros. Actualmente se encuentra en una residencia ya que tuvimos que sacarlo del refugio puesto que sufrió una enteropatía, un problema intestinal provocado por el estrés que supone un abandono. Hoy día está totalmente recuperado y sobre todo feliz. Al final él solo necesitaba compañía y no sentirse abandonado. Convive con un gato, y en principio no ha habido ningún altercado. Sin embargo no es apto con niños, se pone muy nervioso y tiende a reaccionar bruscamente, suponemos que es cuestión de trabajo y paciencia. Por lo demás no deja de ser un perro sumamente cariñoso, juguetón y estará dispuesto a acompañarte en todas tus aventuras. ¿Quieres ser tú la futura familia de Duko?

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Arca de Noé

Living with DUKO

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing DUKO home

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About DUKO

What life with DUKO looks like

DUKO is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Arca de Noé in Spain.

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

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Frequently asked

Adopting DUKO, answered.

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