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Mixed Breed · Male

Goliath is a giant fool. He loves playing with the people he cares about and will do anything for them. However, he is a dog of few people and is wary of strangers, which is why in his case, his family should be a small number (maximum 2 people) and all members would need to spend time getting to know him well. Goliath suffers from advanced arthritis, so the animal shelter, with its many stairs, will not ultimately be a good temporary home for him. His health issues, his size, and the fact that he is classified as potentially dangerous make it even more difficult for him to find a home. We are looking for a home without too many stairs and without children. Goliath is available for foster care, and the animal rescue association will take over his veterinary care. It is important to note that Goliath is not an appropriate dog for families without prior experience with dogs. If you are interested in meeting him, you can read the adoption process information and fill out the form:. This animal is not suitable for homes with children.

Read original (es)

Goliath es un gigante tontorrón. Le encanta jugar con las personas a las que tiene mucho cariño y por ellas se deja hacer de todo. Sin embargo, es un perro de pocas personas y es desconfiado con los desconocidos, es por ello que en su caso, su familia debería ser de número reducido (máximo 2 personas) y todos los miembros tendrían que dedicarle un tiempo para conocerlo bien. Goliath sufre una artrosis avanzada, por lo que el refugio, con tantas escaleras, a la larga no será un buen hogar de paso para él. Sus problemas de salud, su tamaño y el hecho de estar catalogado como potencialmente peligroso le dificultan aún más tener una oportunidad. Buscamos para él un hogar sin demasiadas escaleras y sin niños. Goliath se ofrece en acogida y la protectora asumirá su control veterinario. Es importante tener en cuenta que Goliath no es un perro adecuado para familias sin experiencia previa en perros. Si estás interesado en conocerlo puedes leer la información sobre el proceso de adopción y rellenar el formulario:

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Barcelona
Shelter
Protectora Barcelona
Living with Goliath
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Protectora Barcelona · BarcelonaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Goliath home

What you'll need for Goliath 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 Goliath

What life with Goliath looks like

Goliath is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Barcelona in Barcelona.

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 Goliath, answered.

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