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Norte

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Norte is a beautiful 8-year-old German Shepherd dog. Unfortunately, his owner never socialized him with other dogs. He grew up in a studio where he didn't go out for years. This year, his owner passed away, and Norte has fallen into our hands. We are trying to help as much as we can, giving him lots of affection and love. There have been many changes for this big guy in a short time. He has his character, but he is affectionate and obedient with people. It will take a lot of help, patience, and love for this poor angel to achieve a balance in his life, which he has never had. He had no life, spending years in a studio of a few square meters, without going out despite his large size, which has been very cruel for this noble big guy. Moreover, he suddenly found himself without an owner, in a strange place with many dogs around him, making it a complicated and abrupt change. His first walks were something new for him; he didn't even know how to walk. Today, he loves walks, toys, and treats. We hope to find someone with patience, time, and a lot of love for him. He requires a person with some previous experience in dog ownership. We recommend that it be a single dog. Not suitable for homes with other dogs.

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Edad : 8 años/Age : 8 years old/Alt : 8 Jahre Peso : 30 kgs./weight : 30 kgs./Gewicht : ca.30 K. Altura : 58 cms/Height: 58 cms/Grösse: 58 cms Castrado/Castrated/Kastriert Caracter :/ Personality :/Charakter: Norte es un hermoso pastor alemán de 8 años, lamentablemente su dueño nunca lo sociabilizó con otros perros, creció en un estudio donde no salió durante años. Su dueño falleció este año, y Norte ha caído en nuestras manos. Estamos intentando ayudarlo en lo que más podemos, dándole mucho cariño y amor. Han sido muchos cambios para este grandullón en poco tiempo. Tiene su carácter, pero es cariñoso y obediente con las personas. Requerirá mucha ayuda, paciencia y amor para que este pobre ángel logre un equilibrio en su vida, cosa que nunca ha tenido. No tenía vida, pasar años en un estudio de pocos metros cuadrados, sin salir pese a su gran tamaño ha sido muy cruel para este noble grandullón. Verse de la noche a la mañana, sin dueño, en un sitio extraño con muchos perros a su alrededor le ha sido complicado y un cambio muy brusco. Sus primeros paseos fueron para él algo nuevo, no sabía ni caminar. Hoy, le encantan los paseos, los juguetes y las golosinas. Esperamos encontrar alguien con paciencia, tiempo y mucho amor para él. Requiere de una persona con alguna experiencia en tenencia de perros previa. Recomendamos que sea perro único. Norte is a beautiful 8-year-old German Shepperd dog. Unfortunately his owner never socialized him with other dogs, he grew up in a studio where he didn't go out for years. His owner died this year, and North has fallen into our hands. We are trying to help as much as we can, giving him lot of affection and love. There have been many changes for this big guy in a short time. He has his character, but he is affectionate and obedient with people. It will take a lot of help, patience and love for this poor angel to achieve a balance in her life, which he has never had. He had no life, spending years in a studio of a few square meters, without going out despite its large size, has been very cruel for this big nobleman. Moreover, he suddenly was without an owner, in a strange place with many dogs around him, so it has been complicated and a very abrupt change. His first walks were something new for him, he didn't even know how to walk. Today, he loves walks, toys, and treats. We hope to find s omeone with patience, time and a lot of love for him. It requires a person with some previous experience in dog ownership. We recommend that it be a single dog. Norte ist ein hübscher Deutscher Schäferhund, 8 Jahre alt, aber leider hat ihn seine Besitzerin nie mit anderen Hunden sozialisiert. Er wuchs in einem kleinen Studio auf und kam jahrelang nicht auf die Strasse. Dieses Jahr verstarb seine Besitzerin, und Norte kam zu uns. Wir versuchen, ihm so gut es geht zu helfen, geben ihm viel Liebe und Streicheleinheiten. Es sind viele Veränderungen, die dieser Grosse in so kurzer Zeit durchmachen muss. Er hat Charakter, ist aber lieb und gehorsam bei Menschen. Es braucht viel Unterstützung, Geduld und Liebe, bis dieser arme Engel in seinem Leben sein Gleichgewicht findet, etwas, dass er nie kennengelernt hat. Er hatte jahrelang kein Leben in dem nur einige Quadratmeter grossen Studio, und es war grausam für einen so grossen noblen Hund. Dazu kommt, dass er von heute auf morgen ohne Frauchen war, dann bei uns an einem fremden Ort von vielen Hunden umgeben, das war schwierig für ihn und ein brutaler Wechsel. Selbst seine ersten Schritte waren neu für ihn, er wusste nicht wie er laufen sollte. Heuten liebt er Spaziergänge, Spielzeug und Leckerli. Wir hoffen, jemanden mit Geduld, Zeit und viel Liebe für ihn zum finden. Er braucht eine Person mit Hundeerfahrung, und wir raten zu Einzelhaltung.

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Anahi Dog Rescue
Living with Norte
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing Norte home

What you'll need for Norte in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About Norte

What life with Norte looks like

Norte is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Anahi Dog Rescue in Spain.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇪🇸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 Norte, answered.

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