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Marco antonio

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Marco antonio, just four months old, turned up abandoned along with his sister in a nearby village. He’s a Belgian Malinois puppy and he’s pure energy and charm. He’s a bit of a terrier, everything fascinates him. He’s confident and approaches everyone to say hello. He’s very playful and loves it when people pay attention to him and interact with him. When he calms down a bit, he’s also very affectionate and adores being pampered. He still has a lot to learn; he’s only just started his first walks, but he takes to everything at once. Marco antonio is a fantastic puppy but he needs someone with a lot of patience and willing to have a rugged, extremely loyal companion. The Malinois is considered one of the smartest breeds in the world, and for good reason; they are extremely demanding, very energetic and agile dogs. They need not only plenty of physical and mental activity, but also early socialization and consistent training to ensure their emotional balance. We do not recommend adopting them for beginners; they need a trainer who can meet all their needs for them to thrive. These dogs have been bought in recent years for fads or their appearance, only to be abandoned when they become too much work. We are eager for him to find a home as soon as possible but we will be very cautious in choosing a family for him, someone who loves him madly and not just for his appearance, as it’s a great responsibility and his future home has to be forever. He is already neutered. Leishmania analysis negative.

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Marco Antonio, de tan solo cuatro meses de edad, apareció abandonado junto a su hermana en un pueblo cercano. Es un cachorrito de Pastor Belga Malinois y es pura energía y simpatía. Es un poco terremoto, todo le llama la atención. Se muestra seguro de sí mismo y se acerca a saludar a todo el mundo. Es muy juguetón y le gusta que le presten atención e interactúen con él. Cuando baja un poco de revoluciones también es muy cariñosón y le encantan los mimos. Todavía tiene muchísimo que aprender, apenas ha dado sus primeros paseos aunque lo coge todo a la primera. Marco Antonio es un cachorro estupendo pero necesita a alguien con mucha paciencia y dispuesto a tener un compañero de vida todo terreno y extremadamente fiel. El Malinois es considerado una de las razas más inteligentes del mundo, y no es para menos, son perros extremadamente exigentes, muy enérgicos y ágiles. Necesitan no solo mucha actividad física y mental, sino también socialización temprana y educación consistente para asegurar su equilibrio emocional. No recomendamos su adopción para principiantes, necesitan un tutor que cubra todas sus necesidades para que puedan prosperar. Son perros que en los últimos años se han comprado por modas o por su aspecto físico, para luego ser abandonados cuando dan demasiado trabajo. Estamos deseando que encuentre un hogar lo más pronto posible pero seremos muy cautelosas a la hora de elegir a una familia para él, alguien que le quiera con locura y no solo por su apariencia, ya que es una gran responsabilidad y su futuro hogar tiene que ser para siempre. Ya está castrado. Analítica de lehismania negativa. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
ALBA Protectora Madrid
Living with Marco antonio
  • Neutered
Cared for by ALBA Protectora Madrid · MadridLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Marco antonio home

What you'll need for Marco antonio 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 Marco antonio

What life with Marco antonio looks like

Marco antonio is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ALBA Protectora Madrid in Madrid.

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 Marco antonio, answered.

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