How do I contact the shelter about Floki?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Protectora Malaga handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Floki on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Floki if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Protectora Malaga 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 Floki 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 Floki 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 Protectora Malaga early rather than rehoming privately; they know Floki 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.

← Back to results

Available

Floki

Male · Adult · 6 years

Floki is a beautiful American Staffordshire at 6 years old, who spent two years in the dog pound. When we finally thought he had found his ideal family, we were met with the sad reality of him returning to us, without warning, without opportunities, going from sleeping on a bed one night to being back behind bars the same morning. Floki arrived at us a few months ago, and his endearing personality, gentle nature, and how lovely he is not only caught the attention of the volunteers but was quickly adopted. Although we already know the sad ending he faced, this precious little pup is here for another chance. He has a calm demeanor, is affectionate, loves being close to people, and enjoys the contact with us, constantly seeking a bit of attention from us, even through the bars... On walks, he is a marvel, although he is a bit more nervous now due to his return to the shelter, he still walks calmly without getting overwhelmed by what is around him. His favorite moment of the day, besides the time of petting, is lying in the sun. Without a doubt, he is a dog who enjoys the small things. He is good with other dogs, though it is preferable if it's a female, as the male's character can be worked on at home. He is not suitable with cats, and with children, it would be ideal if they knew to respect his space, to want him but not to overwhelm him.

ES·Show original

Floki es un precioso American Staffordshire de 6 años, que ha pasado dos años en la perrera y cuando por fin pensábamos que había encontrado su familia ideal nos encontramos con la triste realidad de que volvía a nosotros, sin avisos, sin oportunidades, paso de estar una noche durmiendo en una cama a esa misma mañana volver a estar entre unas rejas. Floki llego hace unos meses a nosotros, nos enamoró, su tierno carácter, su tranquilidad y lo precioso que es no sólo llamo la atención de los voluntarios, rápidamente se fue adoptado, aunque ya conocemos el triste final que tuvo. Este precioso perrito viene a buscar otra oportunidad. Tiene un carácter tranquilo, es cariñoso, le encanta estar cerca de las personas, disfruta muchísimo del contacto con nosotros, buscando constantemente un poco de atención por nuestra parte, aunque sea a través de la verja... En los paseos es una maravilla, aunque ahora mismo está algo mas nervioso por su vuelta a la prote, sigue pasean o sin tirar, sin agobiarse por lo que hay a su alrededor. Su momento favorito del día, además del tiempo de mimos, es tumbarse al solecito. Sin duda es un perro que disfruta de las pequeñas cosas. Es apto con perros, aunque es preferible que sea con una hembra, dependiendo del carácter del macho se puede trabajar la adaptación en casa. Con gatos no es apto y con niños lo ideal sería que ellos supieran respetar su espacio, saber quererlo pero sin llegar a agobiarla.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇪🇸Málaga

Shelter

Protectora Malaga

Living with Floki

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Protectora Malaga · Málaga

More dogs in Málaga →More dogs in Spain →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Floki home

What you'll need for Floki in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Floki

What life with Floki looks like

Floki is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

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.

Note from the shelter: Returned to shelter after adoption, needs understanding family

🇪🇸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.

Málaga, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Floki, answered.

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