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Lorna

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Β· Female

πŸ“… Date of Birth: February 10, 2023 πŸ“… Date of Birth: February 10, 2023 🏑 At Shelter Since: February 13, 2025 🏑 At Shelter Since: February 13, 2025 🐢 Friendly with Dogs (Males): Yes

Size
Small
Age
β€”
Location
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈXabia
Shelter
APASA Xabia
Living with Lorna
  • βœ“Good with dogs
Cared for by APASA XabiaΒ Β· XabiaLearn about Staffordshire Bull Terrier β†’

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Lorna home

What you'll need for Lorna in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Lorna

What life with Lorna looks like

Lorna is a small adult staffordshire bull terrier dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

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" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈAdopting 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.

Xabia, Spain β€” browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lorna, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lorna?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APASA Xabia handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Lorna on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lorna if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad β€” APASA Xabia 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 Lorna 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 β€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Lorna isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with APASA Xabia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Lorna 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 β€” 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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