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Spanish Mastiff · Female · Senior · 14 years

Nara was abandoned at the dog pound by what she considered her family. We don't know the reasons, nor do we care. We want to focus on her future and finding her a new family, even though we know it will be difficult due to her size and age. She is a very, very social and affectionate dog. She is active and gets along well with other dogs and children. She has a very friendly temperament. Contact:

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Nara fue abandonada en la perrera por quien ella consideraba su familia. No sabemos las excusas, ni nos interesan. Queremos centrarnos en su futuro y en encontrarle una nueva familia aunque sabemos la dificultad por su tamaño y edad. Es una perra muy muy sociable y cariñosa. Es activa y compatible con otros perros y niños. Tiene un carácter muy afable. Contacto: 667849696

Size
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina
Living with Nara
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina · SpainLearn about Spanish Mastiff

Listed 4 days ago

Bringing Nara home

What you'll need for Nara 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
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Nara

What life with Nara looks like

Nara is a senior spanish mastiff dog waiting at Protectora Defensa Animal Palentina 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 Nara, answered.

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