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Gladys

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Gladys was found lost by the Municipal Police, who informed us as we have the animal pickup contract in the municipality; no one has claimed her. She is 3 years old. She is a shy little dog, very calm, but quite afraid. People and strangers generate a lot of insecurity for her, and her first reaction is to try to hide in her small animal shelter. She is very sensitive to her surroundings. She doesn’t do anything, ever; she simply tries to become invisible so that no one hurts her. Although at first it takes her a while to approach, with food and patience she is advancing little by little. She is a very good and sweet little dog, who right now is dormant and seems not to know what is expected of her. She lets herself be handled well, always with gentleness to not overwhelm her, and she is starting to learn to walk on a leash. An environment as noisy and hostile as the animal shelter does not allow her to feel safe to explore and let loose. Gladys needs time, stability, and a family that respects her pace. We are sure that, with love and trust, she will continue to evolve and show the wonderful little dog that she is. She has already been spayed. Leishmania analysis is questionable, and the analysis will be repeated in a couple of months. 4 Idexx test (Ehrlichia, Heartworm, Anaplasma, and borrelia) negative.

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Gladys fue encontrada perdida por la Policía Municipal, que nos avisó ya que tenemos el contrato de recogida de animales en el municipio; nadie la ha reclamado. Tiene 3 años. Es una perrita tímida, muy tranquila, pero con bastante miedo. Las personas y los desconocidos le generan mucha inseguridad y su primera reacción es intentar esconderse en su pequeño refugio. Es muy sensible con el entorno. No hace nada, jamás; simplemente intenta hacerse invisible para que nadie le haga daño. Aunque al principio le cuesta acercarse, con comida y paciencia va avanzando poco a poco. Es una perrita muy buena y dulce, que ahora mismo está apagada y parece no saber qué se espera de ella. Se deja manipular bien, siempre con suavidad para no agobiarla, y está empezando a aprender a llevar la correa. Un ambiente tan ruidoso y hostil como el refugio no le permite sentirse segura para explorar y soltarse. Gladys necesita tiempo, estabilidad y una familia que respete su ritmo. Estamos seguros de que, con cariño y confianza, seguirá evolucionando y mostrará la maravillosa perrita que es. Ya está castrada. Analítica de leishmania dudosa, se repetirá analítica en un par de meses. Test 4 Idexx (ehrlichia, filaria, anaplasma y borrelia) negativo. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
ALBA Protectora Madrid
Living with Gladys
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Bringing Gladys home

What you'll need for Gladys 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 Gladys

What life with Gladys looks like

Gladys is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ALBA Protectora Madrid in Madrid.

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.

🇪🇸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 Gladys, answered.

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