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Golden Retriever · Female · Adult · 6 years

Gorda is a beautiful Shephard girl, with stunning long fur and a tail to admire. Had life arranged things differently for her, she could have been a beauty queen on dog shows. One day a man was just sitting on a bench at the shelter, with Gorda on the leash and informed us he is here to give Gorda away, he doesn't want to have the dog anymore. The first months in the shelter, Gorda was nervous, insecure, stressed, and reactive towards other dogs, so we let her settle in for a longer period before presenting her for adoption, and now we see her real and beautiful character - in the right, loving, caring home, she will be such a loyal and pleasant companion to her human. Gorda is one of those dogs who teaches you that love, patience, and that time can change everything. In the beginning, walking her was not easy, and she needed to learn that the world is not necessarily such a scary place. But little by little, thanks to the work of her caregivers and the bond she built with her dedicated volunteers, she has blossomed in the most beautiful way. Today, she is a completely different dog. She walks calmly on the lead, no longer reacts when passing other dogs, and is always very attentive to the person walking with her. She creates a very special connection with the people who are part of her life. Gorda is looking for a human, who does not expect a Golden Retriever who loves and trusts any person from the first moment of meeting. Gorda is a dog with a soul, with her own persona, and she needs to meet you, spend time with you, and also the human needs to make an effort to introduce themselves, to spend time together - to build a relationship, like we do with humans. Once you have spent some quality time with Gorda, then she responds perfectly to her name and, even when another dog reacts behind the fence in the dog park areas, she will quickly listen to you, trust you, and come back to you. It is wonderful to watch her enjoy her walks: always attentive, always close, always looking at you with that sweet face that seems to say how happy she is in that moment. Gorda has such a beautiful way of caring for her bond with people. In the dog parks, if you walk away or hide from her while playing, she immediately turns around to look for you and runs happily toward you when she finds you. And while she is beautiful on the outside, she is even more beautiful on the inside. Gentle, sensitive, intelligent, and truly special. A wonderful companion for someone who can appreciate everything she has overcome and all the love she has to give. At the same time, Gorda is looking for a human who already has dog-experience. Her shoulder height is 65cm.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇪🇸Marbella
Shelter
Triple A Marbella
Living with Gorda
  • House-trained
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Triple A Marbella · MarbellaLearn about Golden Retriever

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Gorda home

What you'll need for Gorda 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 Gorda

What life with Gorda looks like

Gorda is a medium-sized adult golden retriever dog waiting at Triple A Marbella in Marbella.

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 Gorda, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Gorda?
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 Gorda on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Gorda 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 Gorda 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 Gorda 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 Gorda 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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