How do I contact the shelter about Manolo?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fundacion Animal Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Manolo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Manolo if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fundacion Animal Rescue 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 Manolo 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 Manolo 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 Fundacion Animal Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Manolo 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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German Shepherd · Male · Adult · 4 years

In December 2022, we were called from a municipal dog pound in Ciudad Real where they had found Manolo with four twisted legs and thought they were broken. We urgently traveled there and took Manolo to the veterinarian. After performing several diagnostic tests, they diagnosed Manolo with partial pituitary dwarfism and started treatment with growth hormones. Fortunately, the treatment worked very well, and Manolo grew and developed. Meanwhile, Manolo was undergoing rehabilitation and hydrotherapy to alleviate their pain. When the hormone treatment came to an end, the hospital orthopedists determined that Manolo needed to be operated on both front legs and performed two arthrodeses. The back legs adapted naturally as the traumas had said, and now Manolo leads a normal life, is very affectionate. Manolo is a young, lively dog eager to find a responsible family to adopt and care for. Do you want to give them a home?

Read original (es)

En Diciembre de 2022 nos llamaron de una perrera municipal en Ciudad Real donde habían encontrado a Manolo con las 4 patas torcidas y pensaban que se las habían roto. Nos desplazamos urgentemente y lo llevamos al veterinario, tras realizarle varias pruebas diagnosticaron que Manolo tiene enanismo hipofisario parcial y empezó tratamiento con hormonas de crecimiento, afortunadamente le vinieron muy bien y Manolo creció y se desarrolló. En paralelo iba a rehabilitación e hidroterapia para atenuar su dolor. Cuando el tratamiento con hormonas llegó a su fin los traumatólogos del hospital determinaron que tenía que ser operado de sus dos patas delanteras y le realizaron dos atrodesis. Las patas de atrás se adaptan de forma natural como nos habían dicho los traumas y ahora mismo Manolo hace una vida normal, es muy cariñoso. Es un perro joven y lleno de vida que está deseando encontrar una familia responsable que lo adopte y lo cuide. ¿Quieres darle un hogar?

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

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Shelter

Fundacion Animal Rescue

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About Manolo

What life with Manolo looks like

Manolo is a large adult german shepherd dog waiting at Fundacion Animal Rescue.

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 (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 Manolo, answered.

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