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Brittany Spaniel · Male · Adult · 7 years

Jack has already lost too much. That's why, before taking the step, we want anyone interested in him to be very aware of everything that sharing life with an anxious and nervous dog entails. We want to talk, get to know each other, resolve doubts and explain his reality. We prefer to say "no" to an adoption that we don't see clearly rather than allowing Jack to go through another abandonment. Because this time we want it to be different. We want Jack to find a home where he can stay **forever**. A home where his nerves are not a reason to give up. Where his fears are accompanied instead of punished. Where his advances, although small, are celebrated as great victories. And maybe one day we will discover that beneath all that nervousness there is simply a dog that has been waiting too long to feel safe again. Jack doesn't need a perfect family. He needs **his family**. A family that understands that adopting doesn't mean choosing the easiest dog, but committing to the dog you've decided to be part of your life. After losing his person, after knowing a new home and after having to go back, Jack deserves that his next opportunity is the definitive one. **We're not looking for someone who wants to try Jack. We're looking for someone who wants to walk with him.** If you are that person, if you have patience, commitment and a desire to get to know the Jack behind his nerves, maybe this story can still have the happy ending we are all looking for. This time, Jack only needs one thing: **a home. But a real one. Forever.**

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Jack ya ha perdido demasiado. Por eso, antes de dar el paso, queremos que quien se interese por él sea muy consciente de todo lo que implica compartir la vida con un perro ansioso y nervioso. Queremos hablar, conocernos, resolver dudas y explicar su realidad. Preferimos decir "no" a una adopción que no vemos clara antes que permitir que Jack vuelva a pasar por otro abandono. Porque esta vez queremos que sea diferente. Queremos que Jack encuentre un hogar en el que pueda quedarse **para siempre**. Un hogar donde sus nervios no sean motivo para rendirse. Donde sus miedos se acompañen en lugar de castigarse. Donde sus avances, aunque sean pequeños, se celebren como grandes victorias. Y quizá algún día descubramos que debajo de todo ese nervio hay simplemente un perro que llevaba demasiado tiempo esperando volver a sentirse seguro. Jack no necesita una familia perfecta. Necesita **su familia**. Una familia que entienda que adoptar no significa escoger al perro más fácil, sino comprometerse con el perro que has decidido que forme parte de tu vida. Después de haber perdido a su persona, después de haber conocido un nuevo hogar y después de haber tenido que volver atrás, Jack merece que su próxima oportunidad sea la definitiva. **No buscamos quién quiera probar con Jack. Buscamos quién quiera caminar con él.** Si eres esa persona, si tienes paciencia, compromiso y ganas de conocer al Jack que hay detrás de sus nervios, quizá esta historia todavía pueda tener el final feliz que tanto estamos buscando. Esta vez, Jack solo necesita una cosa: **un hogar. Pero uno de verdad. Para siempre.**

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Asociación Defensa Équidos (ADE)
Cared for by Asociación Defensa Équidos (ADE) · SpainLearn about Brittany Spaniel →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Jack home

What you'll need for Jack in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Jack

What life with Jack looks like

Jack is an adult brittany spaniel dog waiting at Asociación Defensa Équidos (ADE) 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 generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jack, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Jack?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Asociación Defensa Équidos (ADE) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Jack on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Jack if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Asociación Defensa Équidos (ADE) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Jack 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 Jack 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 Asociación Defensa Équidos (ADE) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Jack 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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