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Mikel

Male

Mikel came to us after being found disoriented and in very poor condition right on the road. We don’t know what kind of life he led before that moment, but his body reflects years of neglect and the passage of time without the veterinary care he so desperately needed. Given his age and health condition, staying at the shelter is especially hard for him. We are urgently looking for a foster family with an open-ended arrangement or a responsible adopter who would welcome him into their home and provide him with a few golden years filled with dignity, care, and lots of love.

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Mikel llegó a nosotros tras ser encontrado desorientado y en muy mal estado en plena carretera. No sabemos qué tipo de vida tuvo antes de ese momento, pero su cuerpo refleja el abandono y el paso del tiempo sin las atenciones veterinarias que necesitaba. Por su edad y su estado de salud, la estancia en el refugio resulta especialmente dura para él. Buscamos de forma muy urgente una familia de acogida indefinida o una adopción responsable que quiera abrirle las puertas de su casa y brindarle unos años dorados llenos de dignidad, cuidados y mucho amor.

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Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Refugio Canino Torres
Cared for by Refugio Canino Torres · Spain
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Mikel home

What you'll need for Mikel 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 Mikel

What life with Mikel looks like

Mikel is a adult dog waiting at Refugio Canino Torres 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 Mikel, answered.

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