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Male · Adult · 6 years

Matías was found alone and wandering around in public. Although he is a very friendly dog who loves to go for walks and receive attention, he has behavior issues. Handling (putting on a collar, harness, vaccinating) makes him bite. He is a dominant dog with a strong character, so we do not see him as suitable for living with children and/or other animals. The person interested in him should be aware that Matías needs time to relax.

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Matías se encontró solo y dando vueltas en la vía pública. Aunque es un perro muy simpático que adora que lo saquen a pasear y le presten atención , tiene problemas de comportamiento. La manipulación (poner collar, arnés, vacunar�) le hace morder. Es un perro dominante y con un carácter fuerte por lo que NO lo vemos indicado para convivir con niños y/o otros animales. La persona que tenga interés en él debe tener en cuenta que Matías requiere tiempo para relajarse. Matías was found alone and wandering around in public. He does however need special attention when handling (putting on a collar, harness, vaccinations, etc.) it stresses him and causes him to nip. He is a slightly dominant dog with a strong character, so we do not see him suitable for living with children and/or other animals. Anyone interested in him should bear in mind that Matías requires time to relax

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
Living with Mat�as
  • Vaccinated
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Protectora Oriolana · Spain

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mat�as home

What you'll need for Mat�as 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
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    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 Mat�as

What life with Mat�as looks like

Mat�as is a adult dog waiting at Protectora Oriolana in Spain.

An 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 Mat�as, answered.

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