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Garcia

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

He arrives at the center very thin and hungry, with his face covered in marks. Very good, gentle, and trusting with people. Being a strong and powerful dog, his lack of exercise means that he sometimes displays a higher energy level than usual when out for a walk (trying to bite the leash at the beginning of the walk). However, with some patience and adequate exercise, he quickly relaxes and regains his affectionate nature. He is a strong and powerful dog, so he is looking for a family that can offer him daily walks, regular physical activity, and the peace of mind of a home where he can develop his full potential as a life partner.

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Llega al centro muy delgado y hambriento, con la cara llena de marcas. Muy bueno, noble y confiado con la gente. Al ser un perro fuerte y potente por la falta de ejercicio hace que, en ocasiones, al salir a pasear muestre un nivel de energía más alto de lo habitual ( intentando morder la correa en los primeros momentos del paseo). Aunque con algo de paciencia y con el ejercicio adecuado, se relaja rápidamente y vuelve a mostrar ese carácter afectuoso que tiene. Es un perro fuerte y potente, por lo que busca una familia que pueda ofrecerle paseos diarios, actividad física regular y la tranquilidad de un hogar donde pueda desarrollar todo su potencial como compañero de vida. He arrives at the center very thin and hungry, with his face covered in marks. Very good, gentle, and trusting with people. Being a strong and powerful dog, his lack of exercise means that he sometimes displays a higher energy level than usual when out for a walk (trying to bite the leash at the beginning of the walk). However, with some patience and adequate exercise, he quickly relaxes and regains his affectionate nature. He is a strong and powerful dog, so he is looking for a family that can offer him daily walks, regular physical activity, and the peace of mind of a home where he can develop his full potential as a life partner.

Size
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Garcia home

What you'll need for Garcia 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 Garcia

What life with Garcia looks like

Garcia is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Oriolana in Spain.

An young 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 Garcia, answered.

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