How do I contact the shelter about Our DUC?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SOS Animal Mallorca handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Our DUC on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Our DUC if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SOS Animal Mallorca 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 Our DUC 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 Our DUC 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 SOS Animal Mallorca early rather than rehoming privately; they know Our DUC 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 (EN). 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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Our DUC

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Duc is unfortunately one of those big black dogs who simply never got a real chance in life. Duc has been living with us at the SOS Animal shelter in Calvia for over five years now – an incredible five long years. And before that, he had already spent over two years in the Perrera Calvià. A life story that makes you incredibly sad 😔. Duc was never really an easy dog – he had his own special story right from the start, which of course shaped him and which he certainly didn’t choose himself. The right person was never really found for him – and at some point Duc was one of those dogs that were always overlooked because they had simply been around for so long. Duc was always a dog with rough edges and character – a very special dog. A dog who needed just such a person – a very special person. Over time, we at SOS Animal became his family – after all, there was no other option for him. Dogs just adapt to their situation at some point. In April 2020, when he came to us from the Perrera Calvià, he was estimated to be around 8 years old. That means he is probably around 12 – 13 years old today. And we have been refraining from rehoming him for some time now – because that would no longer do our Duc any favour. Over the years he has naturally become more and more special and sometimes quite unpredictable. Our senior dog has a few people at the shelter whom he really trusts and who take him for a walk every day and look after him – that’s what makes his life and he waits and looks forward to it every day. Of course, due to his age, he has deteriorated considerably recently and we don’t know how much longer he will live. We can only do everything we can to make his life at the shelter as “comfortable” as possible. Of course, Duc has his own enclosure with us – and that is and will remain his “home😔” until the end. In this enclosure there is a sun lounger – in a place where he has a good view of almost everything. This is his favourite spot. DUC – he is a sad example of many other, particularly large, black dogs who have not been given a real chance in life. And all that remains for us now is to keep a really close eye on him and do everything we can to ensure that he can experience his last life span with as much dignity as possible – and we have definitely promised him that 🙏❤.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

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Shelter

SOS Animal Mallorca

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About Our DUC

What life with Our DUC looks like

Our DUC is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Animal Mallorca.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Our DUC, answered.

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