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Gemma

Female · Adult · 8 years

Gemma is a female dog, likely a shepherd mix. She has had a terrible past and comes from a shelter where dogs were severely neglected. Thanks to a police and court case, the shelter was closed and we took the dogs into our care.Gemma is extremely fearful and has never been socialized. She has learned to walk on a leash with us, which she does well now, though it is still stressful for her.She needs a home with people experienced with traumatized dogs, who can provide the calm, safety, and love she desperately needs. Gemma is a sweet dog with no aggression, but she is very fearful and vulnerable.We are looking for a quiet, loving, and patient home for Gemma, where she can safely grow and learn to trust humans.Gemma es una perra, probablemente una mezcla de pastor. Ha tenido un pasado terrible y proviene de un refugio donde los perros fueron severamente descuidados. Gracias a un caso policial y judicial, el refugio fue cerrado y nosotros nos hicimos cargo de los perros.Gemma es extremadamente miedosa y nunca ha sido socializada. Con nosotros ha aprendido a caminar con correa, lo cual hace bien ahora, aunque todavía le resulta estresante.Necesita un hogar con personas experimentadas con perros traumatizados, que puedan brindarle calma, seguridad y el cariño que tanto necesita. Gemma es un perro dulce, sin agresividad, pero muy temeroso y vulnerable.Buscamos un hogar tranquilo, amoroso y paciente para Gemma, donde pueda crecer de manera segura y aprender a confiar en los humanos.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter
Living with Gemma
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter · Spain

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Gemma home

What you'll need for Gemma 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 Gemma

What life with Gemma looks like

Gemma is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter 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 Gemma, answered.

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