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Iris

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Iris has been left alone and is still waiting. What if her family is you?She is Iris. A medium-sized mix of a small dog, born on 15/01/2020. Only 6 years old, a whole life ahead.Iris and her companion Pancho arrived at the shelter with a history of eviction behind them. Pancho, younger and smaller, has been lucky and is already in pre-adoption. And we are very happy for him.But Iris... Iris is still here. Waiting.And we don't understand it, because Iris is a lovely dog. Noble, good, educated, one of those that walks alongside you great on a leash and behaves wonderfully. Of those that look at you with gratitude. With chip and vaccinations up to date Sociable with people and other dogs Accustomed to living in an apartment She loves children Travels well by car Very good and well-manneredShe deserves a home beyond the prejudices of her breed. She is a life companion, calm and with a huge heart.

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IRIS SE HA QUEDADO SOLA Y SIGUE ESPERANDO ¿Y si su familia eres tú?Ella es Iris. Mix de podenquita mediana, nacida el 15/01/2020. Solo 6 añitos, toda una vida por delante.Iris y su compañero Pancho llegaron al refugio con una historia de desahucio a sus espaldas. Pancho, más joven y más pequeño ha tenido suerte y ya está en pre-adopción. Y nos alegramos muchísimo por él.Pero Iris... Iris sigue aquí. Esperando.Y no lo entendemos, porque Iris es un amor de perra. Noble, buena, educada, de las que pasea a tu lado genial con correa y se porta que da gusto. De las que te miran con agradecimiento. Con chip y vacunas al día Sociable con personas y con otros perros Acostumbrada a vivir en piso Le encantan los niños Viaja en coche muy bien Muy buena y educadaMerece un hogar más allá de los prejuicios de su raza. Es una compañera de vida, tranquila y con un corazón enorme.

Size

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Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

SPA Teruel Amigo Mío

Living with Iris

✕Spayed
✓Microchipped

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Bringing Iris home

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About Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPA Teruel Amigo Mío in Spain.

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 often include sterilization, vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport in the adoption fee, but this varies, so confirm with the shelter. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Iris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Iris?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. SPA Teruel Amigo Mío handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Iris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Iris if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask SPA Teruel Amigo Mío whether they will for Iris, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Iris already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: SPA Teruel Amigo Mío lists Iris as microchipped. SPA Teruel Amigo Mío lists Iris as not yet spayed. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by SPA Teruel Amigo Mío, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Iris isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask SPA Teruel Amigo Mío about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Iris 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.