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Mixed Breed · Unknown

A long journey to safety, this gentle soul is beginning to heal. This handsome gelding is one of our newer rescues—and what a journey it’s been to get him here. Palomino came to us alongside our lovely donkey Ringo from La Palma. Their neighbor had watched them struggle for a long time and, determined to help, worked tirelessly to buy them out so they could come to safety. Getting Palomino here was no easy feat—a complicated ferry trip, endless transport logistics, and paperwork confusion that had us going back and forth to the mainland to untangle his identity. After weeks of legalizing documents and tracking down his history, we finally secured his papers in our name. He is safe now. Palomino arrived very underweight and with his feet in poor condition, and, unlike most horses who improve quickly on our care plan, his progress has been slow. We’ve started clearing sand from his gut and introducing probiotics to support his digestion so he can absorb all the nutrients from his new healthy diet. Palomino’s story is sadly a common one, but with your help, we can make his future brighter. If you’d like to support his recovery, you can sponsor Palomino and get updates as this gentle soul begins to shine.

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A long journey to safety, this gentle soul is beginning to heal This handsome gelding is one of our newer rescues — and what a journey it’s been to get him here. Palomino came to us alongside our lovely donkey Ringo from La Palma. Their neighbour had watched them struggle for a long time and, determined to help, worked tirelessly to buy them out so they could come to safety. Getting Palomino here was no easy feat — a complicated ferry trip, endless transport logistics, and paperwork confusion that had us going back and forth to the mainland to untangle his identity. After weeks of legalising documents and tracking down his history, we finally secured his papers in our name. He is safe now. Palomino arrived very underweight and with his feet in poor condition and, unlike most horses who improve quickly on our care plan, his progress has been slow. We’ve started clearing sand from his gut and introducing probiotics to support his digestion so he can absorb all the nutrients from his new healthy diet. Palomino’s story is sadly a common one, but with your help, we can make his future brighter. If you’d like to support his recovery, you can sponsor Palomino and get updates as this gentle soul begins to shine.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Shelter
Tenerife Animal Sanctuary
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About Palomino

What life with Palomino looks like

Palomino is a small adult mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇪🇸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 Palomino, answered.

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