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Rudy

Unknown · Senior · 14 years

Rudy is a mastiff crossbreed, will be medium size, that suffered a fracture of his front legs. He has been operated on and his recovery has been complete.

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Rudy es un cruce de mastin, será tamaño mediano, que sufrió la fractura de sus patas delanteras. Está operado y su recuperación ha sido total. Nació en Mayo 2012

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇪🇸Marbella
Shelter
Asociacion Las Nieves
Living with Rudy
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Cared for by Asociacion Las Nieves · Marbella

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Rudy home

What you'll need for Rudy 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
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    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
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Rudy

What life with Rudy looks like

Rudy is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at Asociacion Las Nieves in Marbella.

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.

Note from the shelter: Previously suffered front leg fractures, now fully recovered from surgery

🇪🇸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.

Marbella, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rudy, answered.

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