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American Staffordshire Terrier · Unknown

Púa is a medium-aged female dog that appears calm around people, but she is very cautious and has trouble controlling her impulses, so her relationship with other dogs is not smooth. She has very pronounced instincts and is independent, making it difficult for her to form close bonds. That's why she has been working on these traits for almost a year, hoping to find a family that can understand her and help her lead a happier life with better relationships with others.

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Púa es una perrita de mediana edad que parece tranquila y con personas lo es, pero es muy segura y no sabe controlar bien sus impulsos, por lo que su relación con otros perros no es fluida. Tiene unos instintos muy marcados y es independiente, por lo que le cuesta establecer vínculos cercanos. Por eso, lleva casi un año trabajando en estos rasgos esperando encontrar una familia que sepa entenderla y pueda ayudarla a llevar una vida más feliz con mejor relación con los demás. REQUIERE LICENCIA ADMINISTRATIVA PARA PPP

Size
Age
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid
Living with Púa
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid · MadridLearn about American Staffordshire Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Púa home

What you'll need for Púa 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 Púa

What life with Púa looks like

Púa is a adult american staffordshire terrier dog waiting at Centro de Proteccion Animal de Madrid in Madrid.

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 Púa, answered.

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