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Adopt Lucille

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 14 years

Lucille was abandoned at the dog pound with a serious health issue. She had a huge mass in her abdomen that at first was believed to be a spleen tumor, but fortunately turned out to be only a hematoma. Thanks to Una Nueva Vida Valladolid, she was rescued from the dog pound and underwent surgery, and is now a new member of the association. Lucille is very affectionate, is sociable, compatible with other dogs (pending testing with cats), and deserves to find a family that helps her forget all this suffering. Contact:

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Lucille fue abandonada en la perrera con un grave problema de salud. Tenía una masa enorme en el abdomen que al principio se creyó que era un tumor en el bazo, pero que afortunadamente ha sido sólo un hematoma. Gracias a Una Nueva Vida Valladolid salió de la perrera y fue operada y ahora es un nuevo miembro de la asociación. Lucille es muy cariñosa, es sociable, compatible con otros perros (pendiente testar con gatos) y se merece encontrar a la familia que le haga olvidar todo este sufrimiento. Contacto: 667849696

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina
Living with Lucille
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Bringing Lucille home

What you'll need for Lucille in week one.

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    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
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    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 Lucille

What life with Lucille looks like

Lucille is a senior german shepherd 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 Lucille, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Lucille?
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 Lucille on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Lucille 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 Lucille 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 Lucille 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 Lucille 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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