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Adopt Garu

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

Garu was rescued a few weeks ago with a trap cage from the dog pound where many of his fellow companions did not have the same luck and were unfortunately euthanized ??????. We have decided to take him in to give him undoubtedly his chance at being happy????. His face says it all: he needs time, trust, and affection... that's why we are currently looking for a temporary foster care home to work with him and soon he can have the wonderful future he deserves and is waiting for. ????If you can foster, our foster homes are in Palencia, Valladolid or the surrounding areas and we cover the costs. ????If you want to adopt, adoptions are throughout Spain and even internationally, always with families coming to pick them up. Garu, treasure: we are with you and surely, surely, someone wonderful will be there for you ???????? If you want to be that someone... ask us about him: Garu is waiting for you???? Contact: 667849696 – 657961568 ????Photo album of Garu: Search Instagram: and follow! If you can't foster or adopt, help us spread the word, share, give a like… You never know which "share" will lead them to their home.

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GARU fue rescatado hace unas semanas con jaula trampa por la perrera donde otros muchos de sus compañeros no tuvieron la misma suerte y fueron sacrificados ????????. Hemos decidido hacernos cargo para darle sin duda, su oportunidad de ser feliz????. Su cara lo dice todo: necesita tiempo, confianza, cariño... por eso ahora mismo ??buscamos una casa de acogida temporal?? para trabajar con él y que pronto pueda tener el futuro estupendo que se merece y le espera. ????Si puedes acoger, nuestras acogidas son en Palencia, Valladolid o alrededores y nosotros cubrimos gastos. ????Si quieres adoptar, las adopciones son en toda España e incluso extranjero, siempre viniendo las familias a recogerlos. GARU, tesoro: estamos contigo y seguro, seguro, que alguien genial, estará ahí para ti ???????? Si quieres ser tú... pregúntanos por él: GARU te espera???? Contacto: 667849696 – 657961568 ????Álbum de fotos de GARU: Busca en Instagram: ¡y dale a seguir! Si no puedes acoger o adoptar, ayúdanos a difundir, comparte, da a “me gusta”… Nunca se sabe gracias a qué "compartir" encontrarán su hogar. Gracias

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina
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Cared for by Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 days ago

Bringing Garu home

What you'll need for Garu in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Garu

What life with Garu looks like

Garu is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina in Spain.

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 (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 Garu, answered.

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