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Palma

Podenco · Female · Senior · 11 years

Dear Palma is one of our senior girls, a gentle and sensitive soul who deserves to spend her later years surrounded by comfort, kindness and affection. Palma can be a little cautious at first and appreciates a calm approach, but given time and patience she shows her lovely, gentle nature. She isn't looking for a hectic life – what would make Palma happiest is a peaceful home where she can feel safe, enjoy companionship and settle into a comfortable daily routine. Recently, Palma had to undergo surgery to remove one of her eyes after a tumour was discovered. She has faced this change with the same quiet resilience that makes her such a special girl. Having only one eye doesn't change who Palma is or how much she still has to offer. At her age, we're not asking someone to give Palma a new beginning filled with adventures. We're hoping to find someone who will give her something much simpler and perhaps even more precious: a warm bed, gentle walks, affection, security and the chance to enjoy her senior years knowing that she is loved.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Palma

✓Spayed
✓Microchipped

Cared for by APASA Xabia · Xabia Learn about Podenco →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Palma home

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About Palma

What life with Palma looks like

Palma is a medium-sized senior podenco dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Palma, answered.

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