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Matcha

Podenco · Female · Young · 3 years

History: Returned to its previous owner due to poor condition. Information: Gets along well with other dogs. It’s timid when it doesn’t know you yet, but once it trusts you, it becomes very friendly and cheerful. It loves going for walks and is usually calm. It enjoys playing with toys. The best possible place to adopt your dog. I’ve adopted two since I first learned about the shelter, and it’s been the best decision I could have made. ZC Rumba by Google Frequently Asked Questions Responsible Adoption These Dogs Are Looking for a Home Now Contact Where Is the International Animal Shelter? © 2026 International Animal Shelter Join Teaming and help the Shelter with €1/month!

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Historia: Retirada a su anterior dueño por tenerla en malas condiciones. Información: Se lleva bien con otros perros. Es miedosa cuando no te conoce, pero en confianza es muy buena y alegre. Le gusta salir de paseo y suele ser tranquila. Le gusta jugar con juguetes. El mejor sitio posible para adoptar a tu perro. He adoptado 2 desde que conocí el refugio y es la mejor decisión que he podido tomar. ZC Rumba por Google Preguntas frecuentes Adopción responsable Estos perros Buscan casa ahora Contacto Dónde está el Refugio Internacional para Animales? © 2026 Refugio Internacional para Animales ¡Únete al Teaming y ayuda al Refugio con 1€/mes!

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife
Shelter
Refugio Internacional para Animales
Living with Matcha
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Refugio Internacional para Animales · Valle de La Orotava, TenerifeLearn about Podenco →
More dogs in Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife →More dogs in Spain →

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Matcha home

What you'll need for Matcha in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Matcha

What life with Matcha looks like

Matcha is a medium-sized young adult podenco dog waiting at Refugio Internacional para Animales in Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife.

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.

Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Matcha, answered.

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