How do I contact the shelter about Issy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Protectora Oriolana handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Issy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Issy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Protectora Oriolana 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 Issy 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 Issy 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 Oriolana early rather than rehoming privately; they know Issy 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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Issy

American Staffordshire Terrier · Male · Senior · 12 years

NEWS - MAY 2023 MORE THAN 7 YEARS IN THE ANIMAL RESCUE ASSOCIATION Issy IS A GOOD BOY, BUT HE HAS BEEN IN THE ANIMAL SHELTER FOR TOO LONG AND THE DAILY STRESS AND FRUSTRATION OF THE CAGE MAKE HIM TOO EXCITED. BUT HE IS NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DOG, HE NEVER GROWLS OR ATTACKS, HE PLAYS A LOT WITH A VERY HIGH ENERGY LEVEL, WHICH IS WHY HE SOMETIMES SEEMS TOO MUCH, BUT FOR HIM EVERYTHING IS A GAME. HE JUST NEEDS TO BURN OFF ALL THE ENERGY HE HAS AND HE'LD LOVE SOME ATTENTION. Issy CAME TO THE SHELTER BECAUSE HE HAD BITTEN A MAN. HERE IN THE CENTER HE HAS ALSO BITTEN SOMEONE, BUT NOT WITH AN AGGRESSIVE ATTITUDE, NOTHING SERIOUS, WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT HE IS VERY VERY NERVOUS AND GETS VERY EXCITED WITH PEOPLE. HE NEEDS RULES. HE WALKS WELL ON THE LEAD, HE IS A GOOD DOG AND VERY AFFECTIONATE. ASOKA LONG TERMER - ISSY MORE THAN 7 YEARS IN THE RESCUE Issy IS A REALLY GOOD BOY, BUT HE'S BEEN IN THE SHELTER TOO LONG AND THE DAILY STRESS AND FRUSTRATION OF THE CAGE MAKE HIM TOO EXCITED. BUT HE IS NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DOG, HE NEVER GROWLS OR ATTACKS, HE PLAYS A LOT WITH A VERY HIGH ENERGY LEVEL, WHICH IS WHY HE SOMETIMES SEEMS TOO MUCH, BUT FOR HIM EVERYTHING IS A GAME. HE JUST NEEDS TO BURN OFF ALL THE ENERGY HE HAS AND HE'D LOVE SOME ATTENTION. Issy CAME TO THE SHELTER BECAUSE HE HAD BITTEN A MAN. HERE IN THE CENTER HE HAS ALSO BITTEN SOMEONE, BUT NOT WITH AN AGGRESSIVE ATTITUDE, NOTHING SERIOUS, WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT HE IS VERY VERY NERVOUS AND GETS VERY EXCITED WITH PEOPLE. HE NEEDS RULES. HE WALKS WELL ON THE LEAD, HE IS A GOOD DOG AND VERY AFFECTIONATE. CAN WE HELP ISSY OR WILL HE END HIS DAYS IN AN ASOKA CAGE?

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NOTICIAS - MAYO 2023 MÁS DE 7 AÑOS EN LA PROTECTORA Issy es un buen chico, solo que lleva demasiado tiempo en el albergue y el estrés diario y la frustración de la jaula le hacen estar demasiado excitado. Pero NO es un perro agresivo, nunca gruñe ni ataca, juega mucho y con un nivel de energía quizás muy alto que es lo que hace que en ocasiones marque, pero para él todo es un juego. Solo necesita quemar toda la energía que tiene y un poco de atención. Issy llegó al albergue porque había mordido a un hombre. Aquí en el centro también ha mordido a alguna persona, pero no con una actitud agresiva, nada grave, lo que ocurre es que es muy muy nervioso y se emociona mucho con la gente y a veces tira bocaditos. Pasea bien con la correa, es un buen perro y muy cariñoso. ASOKA LONG TERMER - ISSY MORE THAN 7 YEARS IN THE RESCUE Issy is a really good boy, but he's been in the shelter too long and the daily stress and frustration of the cage make him too excited. But he is NOT an aggressive dog, he never growls or attacks, he plays a lot with a very high energy level, which is why he sometimes seems too much, but for him everything is a game. He just needs to burn off all the energy he has and he'd love some attention. Issy came to the shelter because he had bitten a man. Here in the center he has also bitten someone, but not with an aggressive attitude, nothing serious, what happens is that he is very, very nervous and gets very excited with people. He needs rules. He walks well on the lead, he is a good dog and very affectionate. Can we help ISSY or will he end his days in an ASOKA cage?

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Protectora Oriolana

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About Issy

What life with Issy looks like

Issy is a senior american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Protectora Oriolana in Spain.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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 Issy, answered.

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