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Gitana

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Gitana arrived at the animal shelter on July 27, 2026, and since then, she has shown us that she’s still a dog eager to enjoy life. She’s active and sociable, always ready to spend time with people and join in a nice walk. However, the years are also part of her story, and they’re starting to show: if it’s time to have a little run, fatigue quickly sets in, and she prefers to slow down. Gitana is a dog who deserves to find a family that values both her energy and her moments of calm, respecting the pace she needs at this stage of her life. In return, she’ll have by her side a companion eager to keep enjoying the small, everyday moments of life. If you think you can offer her the home she so deserves, come meet Gitana. She might just be waiting for you.

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Gitana llegó a la protectora el 27 de julio de 2026 y, desde entonces, nos ha demostrado que sigue siendo una perra con ganas de disfrutar de la vida. Es activa y sociable, siempre dispuesta a compartir tiempo con las personas y a apuntarse a un buen paseo. Sin embargo, los años también forman parte de su historia y se dejan notar: si toca echar una carrera, enseguida aparece el cansancio y prefiere bajar el ritmo. Gitana es una perra que merece encontrar una familia que valore tanto su energía como sus momentos de calma, respetando el ritmo que necesita en esta etapa de su vida. A cambio, tendrá a su lado una compañera con muchas ganas de seguir disfrutando de los pequeños momentos del día a día. Si crees que puedes ofrecerle el hogar que tanto merece, ven a conocer a Gitana. Quizá esté esperándote a ti.

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
Cared for by Protectora Villena · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Gitana home

What you'll need for Gitana 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 Gitana

What life with Gitana looks like

Gitana is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena in Spain.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇪🇸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 Gitana, answered.

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