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Belgian Malinois · Male · Senior · 9 years

Lucho, DANTE, and AS arrive at our shelter together. We received a tip about DANTE, who was not living in the best conditions. When a companion went to rescue him, they discovered that he also had Lucho with a fractured leg possibly from an accident, wearing a shirt as a tourniquet, and the wound had an indescribable smell of decay. DANTE had some old hematomas from an old injury to his genital area, and AS seemed to be free of any injuries or wounds at the moment. Despite these circumstances, the three are incredibly affectionate, and they get along well with other dogs (pending a test with cats). We promise that without a doubt, they deserve the infinite opportunity to be happy, loved, and cared for in a good home. If you want to adopt any of them, ask us and let yourself be adopted. Contact: 667849696 - 657961568 www.protectoradepalencia.org Albums of photos of Lucho: Albums of photos of DANTE: Albums of photos of AS: Search on Instagram: (and hit follow!) If you can't take them in or adopt, help us spread the word, share, hit like… You never know which "share" will lead them to their home.

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LUCHO, DANTE y AS llegan rescatados juntos a nuestra . Recibimos un aviso por DANTE, que no vivía en las mejores condiciones y cuando una compañera fue a su rescate, descubrió que también tenían a LUCHO con una pata fracturada por un posible atropello, con una camiseta como torniquete y un olor a podrido de la herida indescriptible????. DANTE tenía unos hematomas por un golpe antiguo en la zona genital y AS parece que de momento se libra de lesiones y heridas. Los tres son perros tremendamente cariñosos????, a pesar de estas circunstancias. Se llevan bien con otros perros (pendientes de testar con gatos) y os prometemos que sin duda, merecen infinito encontrar su oportunidad de ser felices, queridos y cuidados en un buen hogar????????. Si quieres adoptar alguno de ellos, pregúntanos y déjate adoptar ????????. Contacto: 667849696 - 657961568 www.protectoradepalencia.org ????Álbumes de fotos de LUCHO: ????Álbumes de fotos de DANTE: ????Álbumes de fotos de AS: Busca en Instagram: () ¡y da a seguir! Si no puedes acoger o adoptar, ayúdanos a difundir, comparte, da a “me gusta”… Nunca se sabe gracias a qué "compartir" encontrarán su hogar. Gracias

Size
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Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina
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Bringing Lucho home

What you'll need for Lucho 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
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    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
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    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 Lucho

What life with Lucho looks like

Lucho is a senior belgian malinois dog waiting at Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina in Spain.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Lucho, answered.

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