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María

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

María arrives at our shelter courtesy of her owner, due to her shy nature and the impossibility of petting her. Socialization efforts have paid off, and our girl now goes for walks and allows the volunteers who know her best to pet her. She is still shy and barks at strangers, but she has lost that tension. Now you see her enjoying the outdoor areas, running happily and being very obedient. A sweet heart that gets along well with dogs and cats. We are confident she will find her opportunity because she is wonderful.

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María llega al albergue cedida por su propietario, debido a su carácter miedoso y la imposibilidad de acariciarla. El trabajo de socialización ha dado sus frutos y nuestra chica ya sale a pasear y se deja acariciar por los voluntarios que más la conocen. Ella es tímida y sigue ladrando a los extraños, pero ha perdido ese miedo que la tensaba. Ahora la ves disfrtuar de los recintos exteriores correteando feliz y siendo muy obediente. Un corazón bonito que se lleva bien con perros y gatos. Estamos seguros de que llegará su oportunidad, porque ella es genial.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Almanimal Castalla
Living with María
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing María home

What you'll need for María 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 María

What life with María looks like

María is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Almanimal Castalla in Spain.

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 María, answered.

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