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Adopt Leo

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

He is a male German Shepherd of German Shepherd size, that is, large. Born in 2017. We received a report of a lost and scared dog wandering through a field with the risk of being hit by a car. Without a microchip, and with no one claiming him, we took in Leo into our family. He is not very sociable with humans, although each day he spends at the animal shelter, he gets closer and closer to us. From being at least 1km away, when he gains confidence, he already nuzzles your hand. With other dogs, he is predominantly sociable, although some don't get along with him, as is the case with all social beings, not everyone gets along with everyone! He needs a family willing to be patient with him, respectful of his pace, and eager to receive the love of the most cherished lamb in the animal shelter. Do you want to be the hand that will feed Leo forever?

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Es un macho de Pastor Alemán de tamaño Pastor Alemán, es decir, grande. Nacido en 2017. Recibimos un aviso de un perro desorientado y asustado que deambulaba por una zona de campo con riesgo de ser atropellado. Sin chip, ni nadie que lo reclamase, acogimos a Leo en nuestra familia. Es poco sociable con humanos, aunque cada día que pasa en el refugio se acerca más y más a nosotros. De estar como mínimo a 1km de distancia, cuando coge confianza ya te come de la manita. Con otros perros es preminentemente sociable aunque alguno le desagrada, como a todo ser social, ¡a usted tampoco le cae bien todo el mundo! Necesita una familia dispuesta a ser paciente con el, respetuosa con sus tiempos y con ganas de recibir el amor de la ovejita más querida del refugio. ¿Quieres ser la manita que va a dar de comer a Leo para siempre?

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇪🇸Gran Canaria
Shelter
ADA Gran Canaria
Living with Leo
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Leo home

What you'll need for Leo 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 Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at ADA Gran Canaria in Gran Canaria.

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.

Gran Canaria, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Leo, answered.

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