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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

Rocky is an extraordinary dog: affectionate, sociable, and very well balanced. He adores people and gets along wonderfully with other dogs, which makes him the ideal companion for any family. He arrived at the shelter on May 26 because, through circumstances beyond his control, his family could no longer care for him. He was born in December 2017 and, despite having epilepsy, leads a completely normal life thanks to his daily medication. He is a joyful, calm, and very grateful dog, ready to give and receive all the love in the world. He just needs a responsible home that will give him the second chance he so richly deserves.

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Rocky es un perro extraordinario, cariñoso, sociable y muy equilibrado. Le encantan las personas y se lleva de maravilla con otros perros, lo que lo convierte en el compañero ideal para cualquier familia. Llegó a la protectora el 26 de mayo porque, por circunstancias ajenas a él, su familia no pudo seguir cuidándolo. Nació en diciembre de 2017 y, a pesar de tener epilepsia, lleva una vida completamente normal gracias a su medicación diaria. Es un perro alegre, tranquilo y muy agradecido, listo para dar y recibir todo el amor del mundo. Solo necesita un hogar responsable que le dé esa segunda oportunidad que tanto merece

Size

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Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

Centro de Protección Animal de Parla

Living with Rocky

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About Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Centro de Protección Animal de Parla in Spain.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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 Rocky, answered.

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