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Adopt Kika

Podenco · Female · Adult · 4 years

Kika is a sweet but very shy girl. We believe she has experienced the darker side of humanity, and now it's a bit difficult for her to open up to another. Our girl adores going to the outdoor patio; there she transforms, becomes happy, and approaches for treats. But touching her is difficult, and inside the cage, she fades, curls up into a ball, and seeks a corner to feel safe. We will fight to help the sweet Kika lose those fears soon and be able to experience a life where she is always spoken to and cared for with love.

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Kika es una chica dulce pero muy tímida. Creemos que ha conocido la faceta más fea del ser humano, y ahora le cuesta un poquito dejarse caer en los brazos de otro. Nuestra chica adora salir al patio exterior, allí se transforma, se pone contenta y se acerca a por premios. Pero el tacto le cuesta y dentro de la jaula se apaga, se hace una bolita y busca un rincón donde sentirse segura. Vamos a luchar para que la dulce Kika pierda esos miedos pronto y pueda conocer una vida donde siempre le hablen y la cuiden con cariño.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Almanimal Castalla
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Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Kika home

What you'll need for Kika 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 Kika

What life with Kika looks like

Kika is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Almanimal Castalla 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 (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 Kika, answered.

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