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Pit Bull Terrier · Unknown

Duna is a dog with a formed character and much learning ahead. She is very demanding, restless, and active and knows how to communicate her needs (often through barking), is secure and capricious, instinctive, and doesn't get along too well with other dogs. However, she is easy to handle and guide, so when she finds an experienced family willing to invest in her education (and hopefully it's soon), they can establish a strong bond that lasts a lifetime. A PPP license is required.

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Duna es una perra con un carácter formado y con mucho aprendizaje por delante. Es muy demandante, inquieta y activa y sabe transmitir sus necesidades (muchas veces a través de ladridos), es segura y caprichosa, instintiva y no se lleva demasiado bien con otros perros, pero es fácil manejarla y guiarla, por lo que, cuando encuentre una familia experimentada y dispuesta a invertir en su educación (y ojalá que sea pronto), podrán establecer un fuerte vínculo que dure para toda la vida. Se requiere licencia PPP.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Living with Duna
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid · MadridLearn about Pit Bull Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Duna home

What you'll need for Duna 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 Duna

What life with Duna looks like

Duna is a adult pit bull terrier dog waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid in Madrid.

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 (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 Duna, answered.

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