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Adopt Palomo

Male · Adult · 7 years

Now with video! Palomo is a very energetic and affectionate puppy. Although at first he can be a bit shy, he soon gets over it. He never separates from Portela, his cage mate. They entered the center together, not showing anything overbearing even with food. He loves to be petted and his ears scratched. Then he rubs his head against your leg for you to continue.

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Ahora con video! Palomo es un perrito muy energico y cariñoso. Aunque al principio puede ser algo timido enseguida se le pasa. Nunca se separa de Portela su compi de jaula. Entraron juntos al centro, no se muestra nada dominante ni siquiera con la comida. Le encanta que le acaricien y le rasquen las orejas. Enseguida restriega su cabeza contra tu pierna para que sigas. Palomo is a very energetic and affectionate puppy. Although at first he can be a bit shy, he soon gets over it. He never separates from Portela, her cagemate. They entered the center together, not showing anything overbearing even with food. He loves to be petted and his ears scratched. Then he rubs his head against your leg for you to continue.

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
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Cared for by Protectora Oriolana · Spain

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Bringing Palomo home

What you'll need for Palomo 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Palomo

What life with Palomo looks like

Palomo is a adult dog waiting at Protectora Oriolana 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 Palomo, answered.

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