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Adopt Lily

Female · Adult · 4 years

Lily is a beautiful Mastin mix who is back in our care, due to her owner’s ill health. She has been loved and well cared for since she was just 16 weeks old, and this difficult change is through no fault of her own. She was originally found in a garden in Riogordo with her brother Jack and they were subsequently fostered and adopted. Lily is now four years old. She is microchipped, has her passport, and is comfortable around children, dogs, and cats within the home environment. She is 128cm from nose to tail and 83cm tall, and weighs 52.00kg Lily is a loyal and affectionate dog who forms strong bonds with the people she trusts. She loves getting out and about and is able to walk long distances. While she can be strong on the lead, this has improved as she has matured, and she responds well to guidance, particularly when first setting off on walks. Lily does not enjoy water, possibly due to a past traumatic experience, and prefers to keep her paws firmly on dry ground. At home, Lily is calm, observant, and protective. She enjoys running around the garden, playing occasionally with pull-type toys, and then settling down to quietly watch over her surroundings. She has a natural guarding instinct and takes pride in looking after her home and family. Lily is very loving and enjoys sitting close to her people — often joining them on the sofa — but she also has an independent streak and a gentle stubbornness that is typical of her breed. She is intelligent and responsive, coming when called and happily following basic commands such as sit, lie down, and giving a paw. She enjoys being brushed with a soft brush and prefers minimal grooming, keeping herself remarkably clean. Lily has lived happily with grandchildren and resident cats, although she is not comfortable with cats outside her own home. She is polite with visitors when her people are present but does not seek attention from strangers away from her familiar environment. Lily eats twice a day and enjoys a varied diet, including dry and wet food, along with meat, chicken, eggs, and vegetables. This gentle, loyal girl is looking for a calm, understanding home that will respect her independent nature while giving her the love, security, and companionship she thrives on. Lily has so much devotion to offer and is ready to begin her next chapter with the right family by her side. Please contact us if you would like more information on Lily.

Size
Extra large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
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Shelter
Axarquia Animal Rescue
Living with Lily
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Axarquia Animal Rescue

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Lily home

What you'll need for Lily 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 Lily

What life with Lily looks like

Lily is a extra-large adult dog waiting at Axarquia Animal Rescue.

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 Lily, answered.

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