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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Mara is the daughter of Lazy and the two are always together since their arrival at the animal rescue association, where they share a very strong bond. Mara is a dog who at first appears shy and cautious, especially with new people or situations, but gradually gains confidence when she feels safe. Despite that initial shyness, she gets along well with other dogs and plays with them without any problem. She is a sweet and sensitive dog, one that still has much to discover and needs time to show her full personality. Mara arrived at the animal rescue association on May 9, 2025, along with her mother Lazy. She seeks a patient and calm home where her pace is respected and she is allowed to continue growing and learning at her own rhythm. She is a special dog, with great potential, and deserves a chance.

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Mara es la hija de Lazy y ambas están siempre juntas desde su llegada a la protectora, donde comparten un vínculo muy fuerte. Mara es una perra que al principio se muestra tímida y prudente, especialmente con personas o situaciones nuevas, pero poco a poco va ganando confianza cuando se siente segura. A pesar de esa timidez inicial, se relaciona bien con otros perros y sale a jugar con ellos sin problema. Es una perra dulce y sensible, de esas que todavía tienen mucho por descubrir y que necesitan tiempo para mostrar toda su personalidad. Mara llegó a la protectora el 9 de mayo de 2025, junto a su madre Lazy. Busca un hogar paciente y tranquilo, donde respeten sus tiempos y le permitan seguir creciendo y aprendiendo a su ritmo. Es una perra especial, con mucho potencial, que merece una oportunidad.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
Living with Mara
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mara home

What you'll need for Mara in week one.

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  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 Mara

What life with Mara looks like

Mara is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena in Spain.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. 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 Mara, answered.

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