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Martina

Spanish Mastiff · Female · Young · 3 years

Neighbors of our foster family came to the door. They had a Mastin with puppies but it was too much. Anyone who wanted could take one home. But the mom and the four remaining little ones eventually became too much for them. Mom is a good soul, too good for this world and her puppies follow her example. They are Mastins, the most amazing dogs you can have if you love the breed. I'd like to make a place for them because they have so little chance while they are such great good-natured dogs. Moreover, they protect you with their lives, they guard your house so well that you have a great alarm center. In short, they are amazing, but big and strong. Not everyone can handle them, they really need training, because they know how to turn you around on their finger if they feel that no discipline is imposed.

NL·Show original

Daar stonden de buren van de buren aan de deur bij een van onze opvanggezinnen. Ze hadden een Mastin met pupjes maar het was te veel. Iedereen die wou mocht er zomaar eentje meenemen. Maar de mama en de vier overblijvende kleintjes werden hem uiteindelijk toch te veel. Mama is een brave ziel, te goed voor deze wereld en haar pupjes volgen haar voorbeeld. Het zijn Mastins, de meest geweldige honden die je kan hebben als je van het ras houdt. Ik maak graag een plaatsje voor hen vrij omdat ze zo weinig kans maken terwijl het zo'n grote geweldige goedzakken zijn. Bovendien beschermen ze je met hun leven, ze bewaken je huis dusdanig dat je een geweldige alarmcentrale erbij hebt. Kortom, ze zijn geweldig, maar groot en sterk. Niet iedereen kan hen aan, ze hebben echt opvoeding nodig, want ze weten je perfect om hun vinger te draaien als ze voelen dat er geen discipline wordt opgelegd.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana)
Cared for by ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) · SpainLearn about Spanish Mastiff →

Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Martina home

What you'll need for Martina in week one.

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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Martina

What life with Martina looks like

Martina is a large young adult spanish mastiff dog waiting at ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) in Spain.

An young 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.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Martina, answered.

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