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Fred

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Fred has been through a lot - he is extremely shy and cautious. He won’t run up to greet you or wag his tail right away. He prefers to keep his distance until he feels truly safe. But with time, gentle care, and patience, he starts to open up - quietly and slowly — showing how much he wants to trust. But give him time, patience, and kindness, and you’ll see a quiet transformation. His trust, once earned, is deep and sincere. Fred would do best in a peaceful home with an experienced and understanding adopter who doesn’t expect instant results. He needs someone who will let him take things at his own pace. A home with another friendly, balanced dog would be ideal, as Fred gains confidence from the presence of other dogs. If you're looking for a rewarding journey and the kind of bond that comes from truly earning a dog’s love, Fred is waiting for you.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Fred

✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

Cared for by APASA Xabia · Xabia Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Fred home

What you'll need for Fred in week one.

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About Fred

What life with Fred looks like

Fred is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

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

Xabia, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Fred, answered.

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