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Adopt Peque

Mixed Breed · Male

Peque arrived at our shelter in October 2020. Shortly after, they were sent to a foster home to try and socialize them, due to their shy and fearful nature, where they have been waiting ever since for a family willing to understand them as they are and give them a chance. Peque is a very timid and scared dog. In their foster home, they have improved significantly and have gained a lot of confidence with them, to the point where they can walk loose, without a leash. However, they still have a fear of strangers and are an insecure dog. They need a family that can give them a lot of confidence and affection but also knows how to respect their times and space.

Read original (es)

Peque llegó al albergue en octubre de 2020. Pronto se fue a una casa de acogida, para intentar socializarlo, debido a su carácter miedoso, donde lleva aguardando desde entonces a que una familia esté dispuesta a entenderlo tal y como es y decida darle una oportunidad. Peque es un perro muy tímido y asustadizo. En su casa de acogida ha mejorado notablemente, y ha cogido mucha confianza con ellos, hasta el punto de que puede pasear suelto, sin correa. Sin embargo, sigue teniendo miedo a los extraños, y es un perro inseguro. Necesita una familia que le dé mucha confianza y cariño, pero que sepa respetar sus tiempos y su espacio.

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Peque home

What you'll need for Peque 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
  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 Peque

What life with Peque looks like

Peque is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena 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 Peque, answered.

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