Not confirmed since October 28, 2026

Rietje

Female · Adult · 8 years

Rietje and Aruba were rescued together from a dead-end station. The little dogs were extremely frightened, but now they are together in our refugio and are doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. We are now trying to give them trust and show them that we only want the best for them. We are looking for someone who is willing to free up time and determination to help Rietje thaw out. She is a beautiful little dog to look at, but her fear will put many people off. That is why we are looking for an owner who can see past this and still give her a chance. With time and patience, she will become a completely different dog.

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Rietje en Aruba hebben we samen gered van een dodenstation. De hondjes waren enorm bang, maar nu zijn ze samen in onze refugio en maken het naar omstandigheden goed. We trachten hen nu vertrouwen te geven en tonen hen dat we alleen maar het beste voor hen willen. We zoeken iemand die tijd en wilskracht wil vrij maken om Rietje te helpen ontdooien. Ze is een prachtig mooi hondje om te zien, maar haar angst zal vele mensen afschrikken. Daarom zoeken we een baasje die hier doorheen kijkt en haar toch een kans geeft. Met tijd en geduld wordt zij helemaal anders.

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana)

Cared for by ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) · Spain

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Bringing Rietje home

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About Rietje

What life with Rietje looks like

Rietje is an adult dog waiting at ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Rietje, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rietje?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rietje on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rietje if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Rietje 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 Rietje 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 ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rietje 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 (NL). 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.