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Misty

Podenco · Female · Senior · 13 years

Misty is a beautiful Podenco with a delicate soul. Life in the shelter has been hard for her, and she’s shown signs of stress and nervousness - especially when left alone for long periods. She will need a slow and gentle introduction to home life, ideally starting with short absences and building up over time. She gets along with male dogs and would do best in a home with a similar-sized, calm male companion. Misty would also be well suited to an older family or someone with a peaceful lifestyle who can provide her with consistency and reassurance. A secure garden is a must, as she thrives when she has safe outdoor space to explore off-lead. If you’re looking to help a dog who needs a little extra care - and are ready to earn the trust of a sweet, sensitive girl - Misty may just blossom in your arms.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Misty

✓Microchipped

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Misty home

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About Misty

What life with Misty looks like

Misty is a medium-sized senior podenco dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Xabia, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Misty, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Misty?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APASA Xabia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Misty on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Misty if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APASA Xabia 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Misty 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 Misty 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 APASA Xabia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Misty 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.