How do I contact the shelter about Gio?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Triple A Marbella handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Gio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Gio if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Triple A Marbella 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 Gio 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 Gio 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 Triple A Marbella early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gio 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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Gio

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Gio arrived to the shelter with his smaller young friend Gojo, both of them without microchips, without humans. They were found on the street and noone ever came looking for them again. Dogs don't fall from Mars, and neither of them was in a bad physical state either, so they must have come from some sort of a home. Either way, Gio's friend Gojo is already reserved for adoption, but Gio is still looking for a family..... Gio is cheerful boy, who just needs a few moments with new people, to get to know them, before he let's his soft side show. But once he knows you a bit and sees you are there to love him, his eyes light up, and he turns into a purring cat, putting his head on your side, under your arm, for attention and closeness. From the two of them Gojo is the running goofy guy, and Gio is more balanced and steady, but actually he is just a young boy, who wants to be playful and free, in a safe and secure environment. The first month in the shelter was very hard for Gio, he was feeling insecure around all the barking dogs, and did not have the confidence to handle dominant dogs passing him, so he was barking and pulling on the leash. Now he is more self-confident and more settled into the shelter life, so he is handling passing other "threatening" dogs in a calmer manner, knowing now that he can trust the humans to take care of him. Gio actually likes other dogs, but we believe he just did not feel safe. Gio is looking for a safe and understanding home, where he can take his time at first for feeling secure and taken care of - a family who will understand that he probably won't come and kiss you on the first date, but you can probably already steal a kiss on the second date! We would prefer a home without small children for Gio, for his peace and quiet. Gio's shoulder height is approximately 66cm.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇪🇸Marbella

Shelter

Triple A Marbella

Living with Gio

✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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Bringing Gio home

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About Gio

What life with Gio looks like

Gio is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Triple A Marbella in Marbella.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Needs time to adjust, initially insecure around other dogs, requires patient family

🇪🇸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 Gio, answered.

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