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Macareno

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Macareno, a just 8 months old, found himself on the street. A neighbor discovered him waiting at the door of his house, convinced that at some point, his "family" would return to open the door for him. But that door never opened for him again. They had moved and Macareno was not part of their new plans. This is how he came to us: a strong puppy, very affectionate and disoriented. Macareno is still at the shelter. For a young dog with so much energy, the passage of time is taking its toll: he can't let off steam, so he's becoming more and more stressed. The stress makes him live everything with great intensity. That's why, here, he has to live and play alone. But in a house, with his walks, his routine and a family that enjoys energetic dogs, he could channel all that energy and become the jovial and strong dog he was again. He could play with other dogs and even live with them. However, he is not compatible with cats. So, if you like active walks or simply want to share adventures with a companion who is always willing to accompany you, Macareno could be your match. Come and meet him!

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Con solo 8 meses, Macareno se vio en la calle. Un vecino lo encontró esperando en la puerta de su casa, convencido de que, en algún momento, su "familia" volvería a abrirle. Pero esa puerta jamás se volvió a abrir para él. Se habían mudado y Macareno no entraba en sus nuevos planes. Así es como llegó a nosotros: un cachorro ya potente, muy cariñoso y descolocado. Macareno sigue en el albergue. Para un perro joven y con tanta energía, el paso del tiempo le está pasando factura: no puede desfogarse, con lo que se va estresando más y más. El estrés hace que lo viva todo con mucha intensidad. Por eso, aquí, le toca vivir y jugar solo. Pero en una casa, con sus paseos, su rutina y una familia que disfrute de los perros enérgicos, podría canalizar toda esa energía y volver a ser el perro jovial y fuertote que era. Volver a jugar con otros perros e incluso, convivir con ellos. Eso sí, con gatos no es compatible. Así que, si te gustan los paseos activos o simplemente quieres compartir aventuras con un compañero que siempre esté dispuesto a acompañarte, Macareno puede ser tu match. ¡Ven a conocerlo!

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇪🇸Ibi (Alicante)

Shelter

Protectora de Ibi

Living with Macareno

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About Macareno

What life with Macareno looks like

Macareno is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora de Ibi in Ibi (Alicante).

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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Macareno, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Macareno?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Protectora de Ibi handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Macareno on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Macareno if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Protectora de Ibi 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Macareno 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 Macareno 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 de Ibi early rather than rehoming privately; they know Macareno 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.