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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Ruperta appeared in a rural area where we conduct pickups. It roamed between all the properties, looking for something to eat. The police were alerted and we used a trap cage to capture it. It is very afraid but will gradually gain trust in people. It has already been neutered. Leishmania analysis is questionable with a low titre. Tests 4 Idexx (Ehrlichia, Heartworm, Anaplasma, and Borrelia) are negative.

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Ruperta apareció en una zona de fincas donde llevamos la recogida. Entraba y salía de todas las fincas y buscaba algo que comer. Dieron el aviso a la policía y fuimos con una jaula trampa y la capturamos. Tiene mucho miedo pero poco a poco irá cogiendo confianza con las personas Ya está castrada. Analítica de leishmania dudosa, con un título bajo. Test 4 Idexx (ehrlichia, filaria, anaplasma y borrelia) negativo. Mostrar más de su historia Mostrar menos

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Madrid
Shelter
ALBA Protectora Madrid
Living with Ruperta
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Ruperta home

What you'll need for Ruperta in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    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

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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Ruperta

What life with Ruperta looks like

Ruperta is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at ALBA Protectora Madrid in Madrid.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Madrid, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ruperta, answered.

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