How do I contact the shelter about Melon?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SOS Animal Mallorca handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Melon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Melon if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SOS Animal Mallorca 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 Melon 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 Melon 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 SOS Animal Mallorca early rather than rehoming privately; they know Melon 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 (EN). 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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Melon

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 14 years

His look and his eyes actually tell everything 😔. In mid-December we took him over from the Perrera to our animal shelter in Calvià. Until then no one – absolutely no one had been interested in him or gave him a warm place in security😔. Melon is about 14 years old and sitting in an animal shelter/perrera is pretty much the last place where a dog senior should be. Melon’s body is characterised by a definitely not beautiful life. His front legs are strongly bent – probably due to severe osteoarthritis, but possibly also due to old untreated fractures. Melon had landed in the Perrera as a Vagabundo (found dog without micro chip) – and an old dog in such a state will definitely not run away by itself. The old male with the sad eyes is incredibly loveable, affectionate and grateful for every little attention. And he is friendly to everyone. Despite his deformed legs, he can still walk relatively “well” and he still has strength. Of course, no long distances, that’s perfectly clear. But somehow he made up with it. He loves so much to be with his caregivers and to look for a warm place where he can lie down very close to them. However, Melon finds cats very “intracing” – and even if he actually has no chance to get to them, they might not be present in his new home/nursing home. And exactly THAT – a home or even a nursing home (with taking over the medical care by us) we wish so much for him. A warm place, security, attention and tranquillity – preferably on a finca or a house with a garden. Because that’s how he seems to have lived so far. Melon is old – very old. And he should be allowed to spend the rest of his time in dignity 🙏. Yes, we took him over to us (SOS ANIMAL) to “free” him from the Perrera and to save him the suffering there – but we are also ONLY an animal shelter. We definitely cannot offer him what he deserves so much. Please share our search and help us find a (grace) place for this wonderful dog senior ❤️

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 14 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

SOS Animal Mallorca

Living with Melon

✓Microchipped

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About Melon

What life with Melon looks like

Melon is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Animal Mallorca.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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 Melon, answered.

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