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Adopt Johan

Male · Adult · 5 years

Johan is a large black shepherd dog. He is very friendly and walks perfectly on a leash. Johan can be strong and enjoys running alongside a bicycle.He is good with all people and loves getting attention, but he is a dog that needs guidance and training. He experiences a lot of stress in the kennel and may sometimes challenge you like a game when he has to go back, because he would prefer not to.We believe that with the right guidance and a home with a garden, Johan will be a perfect dog. He needs an owner with experience handling shepherd dogs. Johan must be placed alone.Johan es un perro pastor grande y negro. Es muy amigable y camina perfectamente con correa. Johan puede ser fuerte y le gusta correr al lado de la bicicleta.Se lleva bien con todas las personas y le encanta recibir atención, pero es un perro que necesita guía y entrenamiento. Sufre mucho estrés en el kennel y a veces puede desafiarte como un juego cuando tiene que volver, porque preferiría no hacerlo.Creemos que con la orientación adecuada y un hogar con jardín, Johan será un perro perfecto. Necesita un dueño con experiencia con perros pastor. Johan debe ser el único animal de la casa.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter
Living with Johan
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter · Spain

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Johan home

What you'll need for Johan 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 Johan

What life with Johan looks like

Johan is a large adult dog waiting at PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter in Spain.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Johan, answered.

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