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Lucille

German Shepherd · Female · Senior · 15 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

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Age

Senior · 15 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina

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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 often include sterilization, vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport in the adoption fee, but this varies, so confirm with the shelter. 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 "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own 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?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina whether they will for Lucille, what they require (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Lucille already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Lucille. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Lucille isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them 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.