How do I contact the shelter about Pirata?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APA SOS Bilbao handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pirata on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Pirata if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APA SOS Bilbao 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 Pirata 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 Pirata 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 APA SOS Bilbao early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pirata 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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Adopt Pirata

German Shorthaired Pointer · Male · Adult · 3 years

If you're looking for a companion with a unique personality who will make you smile every day, Pirata is your dog. This Braco Alemán is pure nobility, but also a charming "crazy" who fills any place he passes through with energy. He is an extremely social dog, one who greets with joy and seeks constant contact. But let's not fool ourselves: Pirata has his own opinion and that typical stubborn streak of his breed that requires patience and good humor. Absolute sociability: He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and adores being with people. His happiness is being the center of attention and sharing games. Explorer spirit: He loves walks in the countryside where he can investigate every trail. He has an active energy that needs to be channeled with good walks and quality time outdoors. That touch of "stubbornness": Being a bit stubborn and having that youthful madness, we seek families who know the breed and can guide him with love, firmness, and a lot of left hand.

Read original (es)

Si buscas un compañero con personalidad propia y que te haga sonreír cada día, Pirata es tu perro. Este Braco Alemán es pura nobleza, pero también un «locuelo» encantador que llena de energía cualquier lugar por donde pasa. Es un perro extremadamente sociable, de los que saludan con alegría y buscan el contacto constante. Pero no nos engañemos: Pirata tiene su propio criterio y ese punto cabezón típico de su raza que requiere paciencia y buen humor. Sociabilidad absoluta: Se lleva de maravilla con otros perros y adora estar con personas. Su felicidad es ser el centro de atención y compartir juegos. Espíritu de explorador: Le apasionan los paseos por el campo donde pueda investigar cada rastro. Tiene una energía activa que necesita ser canalizada con buenos paseos y tiempo de calidad al aire libre. Ese toque «cabezón»: Al ser un poco testarudo y tener ese punto de locura juvenil, buscamos familias que conozcan la raza y sepan guiarlo con cariño, firmeza y mucha mano izquierda.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 3 years

Location

🇪🇸Bilbao

Shelter

APA SOS Bilbao

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About Pirata

What life with Pirata looks like

Pirata is a medium-sized adult german shorthaired pointer dog waiting at APA SOS Bilbao in Bilbao.

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.

Bilbao, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pirata, answered.

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