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Icon, Igor, Ilay, and Ithan were unfortunately subjected to a fate that many people still refuse to understand or accept: their sterilization. As a result, they were abandoned with litters of puppies they absolutely did not want and wanted to get rid of as quickly as possible. Icon, Igor, Ilay, and Ithan were thrown over the wall of a foster mom in a very deplorable state. The owner thought "cleanliness is next to godliness." When the foster mom found the four helpless creatures, she immediately took care of them. Icon and his brothers are now staying with us in the refuge. They are social young dogs but have a strong character. These boys need a guiding hand that can consistently guide and educate them, but they learn very quickly and pick up new things quickly. Icon and co live here with other puppies and that goes fine. Who can turn the tide for blond Igor and wants to give him a happy and solid home after that bad start?

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Dat het steriel maken van hun honden veel narigheid kan voorkomen voor hun honden en voor zichzelf, willen maar al te veel mensen hier nog altijd niet begrijpen of aanvaarden. Dan gebeurt het en zitten zij met nestjes pups die ze absoluut niet willen en op eender welke manier zo rap mogelijk kwijt willen. Icon, Igor, Ilay en Ithan moesten helaas ook dat lot ondergaan en werden als pup in een zeer erbarmelijke toestand, botweg over de muur van een opvangmama gesmeten. Opgeruimd staat netjes zal de eigenaar gedacht hebben. Bij het aantreffen van de vier hulpeloze wezentjes heeft de opvangmama zich meteen over hen ontfermd. Nu verblijven Icon en zijn broertjes bij ons in de refugio. Het zijn sociale jonge honden maar hebben een sterk karakter. Deze knaapjes hebben een sturende hand nodig die hen consequent kan begeleiden en opvoeden, maar ze leren heel snel en pikken gauw nieuwe zaken op. Icon en co leven hier samen met andere pups en dat verloopt prima. Wie laat gauw het tij keren voor blonde Igor en wilt hem graag een zalige en rotsvaste thuis te geven, na die slechte start van weleer ?

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana)
Living with Icon
  • Neutered
Cared for by ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) · Spain

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Bringing Icon home

What you'll need for Icon 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 Icon

What life with Icon looks like

Icon is a puppy/kitten dog waiting at ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) in Spain.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇪🇸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 Icon, answered.

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