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Manolet

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

Este perrete tan guapo, de tamaño pequeño/mediano, es Manolet. Es un buen chico, pero ha tenido una vida muy difícil. Cuando llegó al refugio, notamos que tenía reacciones extrañas frente a ciertas situaciones. Por ejemplo, cuando nos veía coger una escoba para limpiar las jaulas, reaccionaba con mucho miedo, como si en el pasado hubieran usado una para golpearlo. Además, no era muy sociable ni con las personas ni con otros perros, lo que sugería que no había tenido mucho contacto con el mundo. Poco a poco, Manolet ha ido perdiendo sus miedos, y estamos descubriendo otra faceta de él. Ahora, se alegra muchísimo cuando los voluntarios lo sacan a pasear o se acercan a darle mimos. Le encanta pasear, sin embargo, aún necesita tiempo y trabajo para confiar plenamente y sentirse seguro. Hay cosas que todavía no le gustan mucho, como que le quiten el collar, ya que eso lo hace sentir atrapado y reacciona mal. También puede asustarse fácilmente con movimientos bruscos o ruidos fuertes. Aunque es un perro cariñoso, disfruta teniendo su propio espacio. Busca la compañía humana, pero necesita una familia comprometida a trabajar con un educador canino para ayudarlo a recuperar toda la confianza y superar su difícil pasado.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇪🇸Valencia
Shelter
Ribercan
Living with Manolet
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Ribercan · ValenciaLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Manolet home

What you'll need for Manolet in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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
    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 · 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
  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 Manolet

What life with Manolet looks like

Manolet is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Ribercan in Valencia.

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.

Valencia, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Manolet, answered.

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