How do I contact the shelter about Gizmo?

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

Can I adopt Gizmo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 Gizmo 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 Gizmo 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Gizmo 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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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 9 years

Help us find a loving home for this sweet girl! This beautiful dog recently came to us with her sweet friend Doggy, because their loving owner could no longer care for them due to health reasons. This cute couple is really close and they really enjoy going on walks together. Gizmo is a super sweet and confident Podenco hound; she loves people, dogs, and surprisingly, cats too. She is 9 years old, but she is still super active, enthusiastic, and a real hunter! Unfortunately, as we are a farm animal sanctuary, we have chickens and ducks everywhere. So, sadly, this is not a place for a Podenco hound to have the option to be free. We are trying to find a new forever home or foster home for both Doggy and Gizmo, as sadly as long as they stay with us, they will have to live in one of our cages, only coming out for walks. Especially for an active breed like Gizmo, these circumstances are not perfect for her. For this reason, we urgently want to find a better option for them. They are safe, healthy, and cared for with us. But it is far from perfect, and these sweet dogs deserve so much more. It would be lovely to see them go to a forever home together, but they are also up for adoption separately. Gizmo is in good health, sterilized, and all treatments are up to date. If you are interested in fostering her until she finds her forever home, please contact us. All costs will be covered for them by their original owners. If you are interested in her friend as well, read more about Doggy here! Please get in contact if you are interested in meeting her to adopt or foster her!

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Help us find a loving home for this sweet girl! This beautiful dog recently came to us with her sweet friend Doggy, because their loving owner could no longer care for them due to health reasons. This cute couple is really close and they really enjoy going on walks together. Gizmo is a super sweet and confident Podenco, she loves people, dogs and surprisingly cats too. She is 9 years old, but she is still super active, enthousiastic and a real hunter! Unfortunatly, as we are a farm animal sanctuary we have chickens and ducks everywhere. So, sadly this is not a place for a Podenco to have the option to be free. We are trying to find a new forever home or foster home for both Doggy and Gizmo, as sadly as long as they stay with us their will have to live in one of our cages only coming out for walks. Especially for an active breed like Gizmo these circumstances are not perfect for her. For this reason we urgently want to find a better option for them. They are safe, healthy and cared for with us. But it is far from perfect and these sweet dogs deserve so much more. It would be lovely to see them go to a forever home together, but they are also up for adoption separetly. Gizmo is in good health, sterilised and all treatments is up to date. If you are interested in fostering her until she finds her forever home please contact us. All costs will be covered for them by their original owners. If you are interested in her friend as well, read more about Doggy here! Please get in contact if you are interested in meeting her to adopt or foster her!

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

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About Gizmo

What life with Gizmo looks like

Gizmo is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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 Gizmo, answered.

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

Mixed Breed · small

5 years

Mixed Breed

🇪🇸Spain

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Adopt Gizmo

What you'll need for Gizmo in week one.

Trixie Transport Box

Folding Wire Crate

Car Seatbelt Tether

Adaptil Calming Spray

Orthopaedic Dog Bed

Padded Y-Front Harness

What life with Gizmo looks like

Adopting Gizmo, answered.

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