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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 24 years

Meet Nala, our latest rescue horse – a super sweet lady at 24 years old. When her previous owner faced a medical emergency and was taken into the hospital, Nala, along with another horse, was left alone in a field for two weeks without food. Then, a teenage boy came along who took Nala home. He quickly realised the challenges of looking after her properly, so he came looking for help from our sanctuary, and we gladly opened our doors to take her in. Her timing was perfect, as we unfortunately recently lost two of our beloved equines, but this meant we had space to rescue Nala. As the pictures show, she is visibly emaciated and has a terrible swayback. She also came in with wounds on her head from a too tight fitting head collar and wounds on her bum. Additionally, she has a fungal skin infection. We are working together tightly with the vet to monitor her health and keep on top of treatment. We have to slowly integrate her meals, as we don’t want to overload her. She is enjoying the space and love in our paddock with two other equines right now. Despite her visible signs of neglect, Nala is already the top of the herd, being dominant to other equines. With people she is incredibly sweet and gentle. Your support can make a significant impact on Nala’s journey to recovery. If you could help us pay for her veterinary bills, this would be greatly appreciated, allowing us to provide the care and attention she deserves. Together, we can ensure a brighter and healthier future for our sweet Nala.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 24 years
Location
🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Shelter
Tenerife Animal Sanctuary
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About Nala

What life with Nala looks like

Nala is a small senior mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇪🇸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. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 horses 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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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