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Galo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Galo was picked up 8 years ago, along with her sister Valkiria, in a village in Ciudad Real where, due to their terror of humans, they didn't know what to do with them. We took on the commitment to care for them and work on their fears. They have improved a lot, but they do not tolerate handling. They need a family with a garden and a great deal of patience; their adoption is a significant challenge, only for people with experience dealing with fears.

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Galo fue recogido hace 8 años, junto a su hermana Valkiria, en un pueblo de Ciudad Real donde, por su terror al ser humano, no sabían qué hacer con ellos. Adquirimos el compromiso de cuidarles y trabajar sus miedos. Han mejorado mucho, pero no permiten la manipulación. Necesitan una familia con jardín y muchísima paciencia, su adopción es un gran reto, solo para personas con experiencia en miedos.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
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Shelter
Fundacion Animal Rescue
Living with Galo
  • ✓Neutered
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Galo home

What you'll need for Galo 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 Galo

What life with Galo looks like

Galo is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Fundacion Animal Rescue.

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 Galo, answered.

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