How do I contact the shelter about Raz?

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

Can I adopt Raz if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary 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 Raz 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 Raz 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Raz 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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Raz

Mixed Breed · Unknown

From fearful, anxious, and trembling to affectionate, playful, and happy, Raz came to us from the island's biggest dog shelter. We try to work together with them and take in some dogs who really struggle in the very busy environment or old dogs with no chance of being adopted. Raz is a shy and very calm dog, so the shelter was far too much for him. This little sweetie needed a calmer environment and a place to feel safe and loved – something he had never experienced. However, after arriving here, he was still overwhelmed by the number of people and animals. The years alone in a big shelter left their mark on him and he was riddled with anxiety, overwhelmed by fear, and unsure of how to exist outside the walls that had confined him for so much of his life. He trembled constantly, unable to understand the freedom he suddenly had after nearly a decade in a cage. The effects of his past were not only emotional but physical. Raz had spent so many years pacing in tight circles that his muscles, posture, and even the structure of his body had changed. For months after arriving, he continued this heart-breaking routine, wandering the finca in anxious circles, unable to settle, unable to rest. Despite all our patience, consistency, and gentle care, Raz struggled to let anyone in… until one day, something changed. He connected with one of our volunteers, and it was like watching time rewind itself. This shut-down, fearful, trembling dog began transforming before our eyes. The shift was extraordinary. Raz slowly blossomed into a sweet, affectionate soul who wanted to play, make friends, enjoy treats, and, most importantly, experience love for the very first time. Raz finally learned what it meant to wake up excited for a new day. Although the trauma and neglect he endured still affect him in the form of stress habits like over-grooming and sensitivity around routine changes, he is no longer living in fear. These challenges will need lifelong management, but Raz now faces the world with comfort, safety, and genuine happiness. Raz may have had a very difficult past, but every day here is a reminder that he is healing, he is loved, and he is finally learning how to truly live.

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From fearful, anxious and trembling to affectionate, playful and happy Raz came to us from the island's biggest dog shelter. We try to work together with them and take in some dogs who really struggle in the very busy environment or old dogs with no chance of being adopted. Raz is a shy and very calm dog, so the shelter was far too much for him. This little sweetie needed a calmer environment and a place to feel safe and loved – something he had never experienced. However, after arriving here, he was still overwhelmed by the number of people and animals. The years alone in a big shelter left their mark on him and he was riddled with a nxiety, overwhelmed by fear, and unsure of how to exist outside the walls that had confined him for so much of his life. He trembled constantly, unable to understand the freedom he suddenly had after nearly a decade in a cage. The effects of his past were not only emotional but physical. Raz had spent so many years pacing in tight circles that his muscles, posture, and even the structure of his body had changed. For months after arriving, he continued this heart-breaking routine, wandering the finca in anxious circles, unable to settle, unable to rest. Despite all our patience, consistency, and gentle care, Raz struggled to let anyone in… until one day, something changed. He connected with one of our volunteers, and it was like watching time rewind itself. This shut-down, fearful, trembling dog began transforming before our eyes. The shift was extraordinary. Raz slowly blossomed into a sweet, affectionate soul who wanted to play, make friends, enjoy treats and, most importantly, experience love for the very first time. Raz finally learned what it meant to wake up excited for a new day. Although the trauma and neglect he endured still affect him in the form of stress habits like over-grooming and sensitivity around routine changes, he is no longer living in fear. These challenges will need lifelong management, but Raz now faces the world with comfort, safety, and genuine happiness. Raz may have had a very difficult past, but every day here is a reminder that he is healing, he is loved, and he is finally learning how to truly live.

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

Cared for by Tenerife Animal Sanctuary · Santa Cruz de Tenerife Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Raz home

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About Raz

What life with Raz looks like

Raz is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Raz, answered.

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