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Gordo

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Young · 3 years

Sponsor Gordo for 1€ a month Catalan Birth year: 07/2016 Gender: Male Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Size: Medium/Large Gordo: A heart waiting for a home Dear Gordo, how much longer will you spend here? Every time we publish your photo, we look at the calendar and our hearts ache: 3 years and 8 months. 1340 days. Too long for a dog as special as you. You arrived at 5 years old, and now you are 8. Your companion, Bela, found a home a while ago. But you, Gordo, are still waiting. Who is Gordo? A unique dog, with a charming mix of bull terrier, bright eyes, and a smile that lights up the room. His brindle coat is beautiful, and his character even more so. He is calm, good, and obedient. A faithful companion who will make you feel loved every day. He loves to walk and will listen to you at all times. Gordo is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. He needs a family with patience and experience with dogs with strong characters, who will give him the opportunity to be happy. His past: Gordo arrived at the shelter with an uncertain future. Luckily, he found a safe place to wait for his second chance. His present: Gordo is very good with people and hopes to find a family that will love and care for him forever. His future: We hope that someone will open their heart and give him the home he so desires. Come meet Gordo! Don't let another day pass in this cage. Discover the wonderful dog he is and give him the life he deserves. Good luck, handsome ✨️ For more information, call us at 93 840 27 77 or send an email to English DOB: 07/2016 Gender: Male Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Size: Medium/Big Gordo: A Heart Waiting for a Home Dear Gordo, how much longer will you spend here? Every time we publish your photo, we look at the calendar and our hearts ache: 3 years and 8 months. 1340 days. Too long for a dog as special as you. You arrived at 5 years old, and now you are 8. Your companion, Bela, found a home a while ago. But you, Gordo, are still waiting. Who is Gordo? A unique dog, with a charming mix of bull terrier, bright eyes, and a smile that lights up the room. His brindle coat is beautiful, and his character even more so. He is calm, good, and obedient. A faithful companion who will make you feel loved every day. He loves to walk and will listen to you at all times. Gordo is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. He needs a family with patience and experience with dogs with strong characters, who will give him the opportunity to be happy. His past: Gordo arrived at the shelter with an uncertain future. Luckily, he found a safe place to wait for his second chance. His present: Gordo is very good with people and hopes to find a family that will love and care for him forever. His future: We hope that someone will open their heart and give him the home he so desires. Come meet Gordo! Don't let another day pass in this cage. Discover the wonderful dog he is and give him the life he deserves. Good luck, handsome ✨️ For more information, call us at 93 840 27 77 or send an email to Sponsor Gordo for 1€ a month

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Apadrina a Gordo per 1€ al mes Català Any de naixement: 07/2016 Sexe: Mascle Raça: American Staffordshire Terrier Mida: Mitja/Gran DGordo: Un cor que espera una llar Estimat Gordo, quant temps més passaràs aquí? Cada vegada que publiquem la teva foto, mirem el calendari i ens fa mal el cor: 3 anys i 8 mesos. 1340 dies. Massa temps per a un gos tan especial com tu. Vas arribar amb 5 anys, i ara en tens 8. La teva companya, la Bela, ja va trobar una llar fa temps. Però tu, Gordo, segueixes esperant. Qui és el Gordo? Un gos únic, amb una barreja simpàtica de bull terrier, ulls brillants i un somriure que il·lumina. El seu pelatge tigrat és preciós, i el seu caràcter, encara més. És tranquil, bo i obedient. Un company fidel que et farà sentir estimat cada dia. Li encanta passejar i et farà cas en tot moment. El Gordo és un tresor amagat que espera ser descobert. Necessita una família amb paciència i experiència en gossos de caràcter fort, que li doni l’oportunitat de ser feliç. El seu passat: El Gordo va arribar al refugi amb un futur incert. Per sort, va trobar un lloc segur on esperar la seva segona oportunitat. El seu present: El Gordo és molt bo amb les persones i espera trobar una família que l’estimi i el cuidi per sempre. El seu futur: Esperem que algú obri el seu cor i li doni la llar que tant desitja. Vine a conèixer el Gordo! No deixis que passi ni un dia més en aquesta gàbia. Descobreix el meravellós gos que és i dóna-li la vida que es mereix. Molta sort, guapo ✨️ Per més informació truca al telèo envia un e-mail a Español Año de nacimiento: 07/2016 Sexo: Macho Raza: American Staffordshire Terrier Tamaño: Mediano/Grande Gordo: Un corazón que espera un hogar Querido Gordo, ¿cuánto tiempo más pasarás aquí? Cada vez que publicamos tu foto, miramos el calendario y nos duele el corazón: 3 años y 8 meses. 1340 días. Demasiado tiempo para un perro tan especial como tú. Llegaste con 5 años, y ahora tienes 8. Tu compañera, Bela, ya encontró un hogar hace tiempo. Pero tú, Gordo, sigues esperando. ¿Quién es Gordo? Un perro único, con una mezcla simpática de bull terrier, ojos brillantes y una sonrisa que ilumina. Su pelaje atigrado es precioso, y su carácter, aún más. Es tranquilo, bueno y obediente. Un compañero fiel que te hará sentir amado cada día. Le encanta pasear y te hará caso en todo momento. Gordo es un tesoro escondido que espera ser descubierto. Necesita una familia con paciencia y experiencia en perros de carácter fuerte, que le dé la oportunidad de ser feliz. Su pasado: Gordo llegó al refugio con un futuro incierto. Por suerte, encontró un lugar seguro donde esperar su segunda oportunidad. Su presente: Gordo es muy bueno con las personas y espera encontrar una familia que lo ame y lo cuide para siempre. Su futuro: Esperamos que alguien abra su corazón y le dé el hogar que tanto desea. ¡Ven a conocer a Gordo! No dejes que pase ni un día más en esta jaula. Descubre el maravilloso perro que es y dale la vida que se merece. Mucha suerte, guapo ✨️ Para más información llama al o envía un e-mail a English DOB: 07/2016 Gender: Male Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Size: Medium/Big Gordo: A Heart Waiting for a Home Dear Gordo, how much longer will you spend here? Every time we publish your photo, we look at the calendar and our hearts ache: 3 years and 8 months. 1340 days. Too long for a dog as special as you. You arrived at 5 years old, and now you are 8. Your companion, Bela, found a home a while ago. But you, Gordo, are still waiting. Who is Gordo? A unique dog, with a charming mix of bull terrier, bright eyes, and a smile that lights up the room. His brindle coat is beautiful, and his character even more so. He is calm, good, and obedient. A faithful companion who will make you feel loved every day. He loves to walk and will listen to you at all times. Gordo is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. He needs a family with patience and experience with dogs with strong characters, who will give him the opportunity to be happy. His past: Gordo arrived at the shelter with an uncertain future. Luckily, he found a safe place to wait for his second chance. His present: Gordo is very good with people and hopes to find a family that will love and care for him forever. His future: We hope that someone will open their heart and give him the home he so desires. Come meet Gordo! Don’t let another day pass in this cage. Discover the wonderful dog he is and give him the life he deserves. Good luck, handsome ✨️ For more information, call us at 93 840 27 77 or send an email to Apadrina a Gordo per 1€ al mes

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora d
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Bringing Gordo home

What you'll need for Gordo 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
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    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
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    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 Gordo

What life with Gordo looks like

Gordo is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora d in Spain.

An young 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 Gordo, answered.

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