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Labrador Retriever · Female · Senior · 11 years

This adorable labrador comes from the same household as Joe, Flash, and Púas (and other companions we'll be introducing you to). That's why we know she's a home-loving dog, accustomed to living with people and other dogs. She's 11 years old, a medium-sized black labrador, and although she's had to experience abandonment at this age, she remains pure sweetness. She's affectionate, smoochy, and full of energy: she loves being accompanied, going for walks, and enjoying her food. She has that noble character that makes anyone fall in love with her at first sight. Now she just needs a chance: a quiet place, a family, and love for the rest of her life. She doesn't deserve to spend this phase in an animal shelter.

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Esta preciosa labradora viene de la misma casa que Joe, Flash y Púas (y otros compañeros que os iremos presentando). Por eso sabemos que es una perra de hogar, acostumbrada a convivir con personas y otros perros. Tiene 11 años, es una labradora negra de tamaño mediano y, aunque le ha tocado vivir el abandono a esta edad, sigue siendo pura dulzura. Es cariñosa, besucona y tiene mucha vitalidad: le encanta estar acompañada, pasear y disfrutar de la comida. Tiene ese carácter noble que hace que cualquiera se enamore de ella al instante. Ahora solo necesita una oportunidad: un lugar tranquilo, una familia y cariño para el resto de su vida. No merece pasar esta etapa en un refugio.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Arca de Noé
Living with NALA
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing NALA home

What you'll need for NALA 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 NALA

What life with NALA looks like

NALA is a medium-sized senior labrador retriever 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 NALA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about NALA?
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 NALA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt NALA 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 NALA 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 NALA 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 NALA 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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