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Jean-Claude

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Jean-Claude was found all alone on the street in Marbella, near Quiron hospital. Other than his ears being violently cut, as is often done with this breed, he was actually in very god shape - good form, shiny fur, cheerful & social. Dog's don't fall from Mars, so he must come from somewhere, but he did not have a chip and noone came looking for him, so either he has been abandoned just like that, or maybe the previous owner was involved in criminal activity and fled, we see it sadly often here in Spain, Marbella. Jean-Claude is a big big baby! We really wish he would have his original floppy ears, because they would help portray this goofy, softy character he has. He loves to go walking with volunteers, and even though he is a big boy, it is so pleasant and comfortable to walk with him - he does not pull on the leash, or jump up to you, he is respectful with all people. Jean-Claude has been out for the day with volunteers a few times, and every time he gets to the car, he lays his big watermelon head on the volunteers lap and goes to sleep..... poor baby, he doesn't get the sleep he needs in the shelter. We are sure he is coming from a home, and shelter life is so so stressy for him, that he has lost all of his weight and strong beautiful muscles, and his stomach is now so upset. Jean-Claude is a homeboy, and he will suffer greatly in the shelter, we are really looking for a home for him without delay... On his walks, he is curious and interested in smells, he loves to sniff the bushes. He is also interested in other dogs, but not in a stressful way. We have not yet tested him about living together with other dogs, so for now we are looking for a home for him as a single baby, but upon request we would also of course test him with other dogs, for example with a social female. Jean-Claude does not enjoy cats. His shoulder height is 57cm.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Marbella
Shelter
Triple A Marbella
Living with Jean-Claude
  • House-trained
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Jean-Claude home

What you'll need for Jean-Claude 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 Jean-Claude

What life with Jean-Claude looks like

Jean-Claude is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Triple A Marbella in Marbella.

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.

Marbella, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Jean-Claude, answered.

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