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Fidel

Male · Senior · 14 years

Fidel is the oldest dog at our shelter. Although he has always been sociable with adults, his enormous instinct to hunt any small or medium-sized animal has limited his adoption. And it's a shame, because he is a very affectionate, cheerful dog who has never had a problem with the volunteers. On the contrary, he is happy with people. However, he has already turned 14 years old in a cage. Everyone has their human half, and we are sure that Fidel also has. He just has to show up. Note: this animal has a strong prey drive.

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Fidel es el perro más veterano del albergue. Aunque con personas adultas siempre se ha mostrado sociable, su enorme instinto de caza de cualquier animal perqueño o mediano, le ha limitado siempre su adopción. Y es una pena, porque es perro muy cariñoso, alegre, que jamás ha tenido un problema con el voluntariado. Al contrario, es feliz con gente. Sin embargo, ya ha cumplido los 14 años en una jaula. Todos tienen su media naranja humana en algún lado, y estamos seguros de que Fidel también. Sólo tiene que aparecer.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Almanimal Castalla
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Cared for by Almanimal Castalla · Spain

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Fidel home

What you'll need for Fidel 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 Fidel

What life with Fidel looks like

Fidel is a large senior dog waiting at Almanimal Castalla in Spain.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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 Fidel, answered.

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