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Nalu

Spanish Mastiff · Male · Puppy

Nalu liep verloren rond in een rivierbedding. Uitgemergeld, verzwakt en met wondjes over zijn hele lichaam. Een verloren sukkelaar die nergens meer naartoe kon en door niemand werd gemist. Hij is amper acht maanden oud, maar heeft in zijn korte leventje nog nauwelijks liefde of verzorging gekend. Hij moet ook lange tijd zonder voldoende eten hebben gezeten. Daarom bouwen we zijn voeding nu voorzichtig op, terwijl ook zijn wonden worden verzorgd. Een Spaanse mastin hoort groot en sterk te worden. Een trouwe bewaker, altijd alert en bereid om zijn baasje tot het uiterste te beschermen. Dat is wat onze Nalu ooit zou moeten zijn. Maar de jongen die bij ons binnenkwam, was bang en teruggetrokken. Toch is hij een ontzettend dankbare patiënt. Een beetje aandacht, een zachte stem of een liefdevolle aanraking. meer heeft hij niet nodig om voorzichtig te laten zien hoe blij hij is. Vanaf nu bouwen we hem weer op. Stapje voor stapje zullen we proberen hem opnieuw gezond en sterk te maken, zodat hij kan uitgroeien tot de prachtige mastin die hij hoort te zijn. Een hond die niet langer bang hoeft te zijn, maar ergens het geluk mag leren kennen. niet voor even, maar voor altijd. Zoveel mensen adoreren dit bijzondere ras en weten welke geweldige, trouwe honden het kunnen zijn. Wie ziet de prachtige jonge hond die in hem verscholen zit? Wie geeft Nalu de thuis en de liefde die hij nog nooit heeft mogen kennen?

Size
Large
Age
Puppy
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana)
Cared for by ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) · SpainLearn about Spanish Mastiff →

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Nalu home

What you'll need for Nalu 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
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    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 Nalu

What life with Nalu looks like

Nalu is a large puppy spanish mastiff dog waiting at ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) in Spain.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇪🇸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.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Nalu, answered.

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