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PEPE

Shar Pei · Male · Senior · 13 years

To PEPE, his family, left him tied outside, not just abandoning him and walking away, but they didn't realize he was tied in the cage, where PEPE elevated his anxiety to a thousandfold when we arrived. PEPE didn't want to see us or let us approach him, and it wasn't easy getting him into the animal rescue association... it's been a few months since then, and it's taken time for PEPE to adapt. It wasn't easy for him or for us, as we saw his distress and anxiety grow each day. Today, PEPE is this: he loves to play, he adores being petted, and he's more than ready to find his family, a responsible family that will teach him what it means to have one.

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A Pepe su familia, por llamarlo de alguna forma, lo dejó atado fuera, no sólo lo dejó y se fueron sin más, si no que no se dieron cuenta que estaba atado en la gatera, donde Pepe elevó a mil su estado de ansiedad, cuando llegamos Pepe no quería ni vernos, ni que nos acercaramos a él, no fue fácil meterlo en la protectora.... de esto hace algunos meses, ha pasado un tiempo hasta que Pepe, se ha adaptado, no fue fácil ni para él ni para nosotras, que veíamos cada día como su angustia, su ansiedad iba creciendo, hoy Pepe es esto, le encanta jugar, las caricias le encantan y esta más que dispuesto a encontrar a su familia, una familia responsable y que le enseñe lo que es tener una de verdad.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
APADAC — Protectora de Animales
Living with PEPE
  • Neutered
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Cared for by APADAC — Protectora de Animales · SpainLearn about Shar Pei

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Bringing PEPE home

What you'll need for PEPE 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
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    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 PEPE

What life with PEPE looks like

PEPE is a large senior shar pei dog waiting at APADAC — Protectora de Animales in Spain.

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 (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 PEPE, answered.

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