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Adopt MIA

Female · Senior · 11 years

Mía was rescued many years ago from a chicken coop where she lived. There, she was completely feral, and after rescuing her and finding her foster care, she began to change gradually. She is a dog who, to this day, is very insecure and fearful. She doesn't easily trust people, much less other dogs. She doesn't tolerate canine presence and forming a human bond is difficult for her, which is why her adoption is challenging. Given that she is 8 years old, it's hard to modify a dog's character. However, at home, she is a quiet dog who behaves very well.

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Mía fue rescatada hace muchos años de un gallinero donde vivía. Allí estaba completamente asalvajada y, tras rescatarla y buscarle acogida, comenzó a cambiar poco a poco. Es una perra que aún a día de hoy es muy insegura y miedosa. No confía fácilmente en las personas y mucho menos en los perros. No tolera a presencia canina y el crear vínculo humano le cuesta, es por ello que su adopción es difícil, ya que con 8 años, es complicado modificar el carácter de un perro. Sin embargo en la casa es una perra que no da ruidos y se porta muy bien.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Arca de Noé
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Cared for by Arca de Noé · Spain

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing MIA home

What you'll need for MIA 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 MIA

What life with MIA looks like

MIA is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Arca de Noé in Spain.

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 MIA, answered.

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