How do I contact the shelter about Saba?

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

Can I adopt Saba if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Triple A Marbella 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 Saba 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 Saba 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 Triple A Marbella early rather than rehoming privately; they know Saba 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 (EN). 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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Saba

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Saba was rescued from a terrible horror situation of hoarders, where the many animals were living among piles of rubbish, enclosed. When Saba and all the animals were rescued, and first arrived to us, she was not well socalised with people yet, logically, since she lived separated from the rest of the world. She was also physically in a bad condition, heavily overweight and barely moving. Now, months later, she is doing very well, her fur is long, fluffy and beautiful. Saba now loves to go on walks with volunteers and run around in the parks, as much as her old bones, that were neglected for a long time, allow. The past leaves its scars, and Saba is still a bit of an insecure dog, but she now melts quickly and has become a senior who needs to feel seen and loved. Sometimes we still she her anxious, crying into the sky for a moment, or when you stop on the walk, she becomes impatient, as if she feels insecure about what is now wanted from her. All she needs is understanding, someone to guide her, and lots and lots of love, and companionship. She needs a confident and experienced guide to help her discover the world. Just to be together with her human - then she becomes cuddly and playful, and you’ll enjoy touching her superfluffy fur. When you go to her kennel and stand in front of the door to take her for a walk, she gets incredibly excited, like she has indeed been waiting for you all her life. She experiences emotions very intensely, but she won't jump on you or hurt you; all she wants is attention and affection. And perhaps some snacks! But she is watching her weight. When she leaves the shelter, on walks, her body relaxes, away from the noise and the tension. At first, she used to pull a bit on the leash and didn't trust people very much. She needed time to get to know you and trust you, but with patience and love, life is actually very easy with her. She loves walking in the nature, away from all the stress, and then she walks so beautifully on the leash, in front of you or next to you. Before, she reacted strongly to other dogs, but now, when she's outside and feels safe, she only reacts occasionally to more dominant dogs that might threaten her. In the dog parks, she feels free and is a very playful dog. At first, she seems to ignore you, but what she really loves is surprising you by coming up behind you. She loves to run around and explore. When she's is walking in front of you, she's always looking back and making sure you're still there. Sometimes, when she gets distracted playing, you hide for a moment, and as soon as she sees you, she comes running happily towards you. She's very sweet; she just needs a home that provides her with security, routines, and love. Now the summer weather is bringing the heat, and the senior dogs are having a very difficult time in the shelter, so she is really looking for her last and forever home, with an experienced person, in a calm neighborhood and ideally with some outdoors space, without too many stressful factors around. Her should height is 60cm.

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇪🇸Marbella

Shelter

Triple A Marbella

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About Saba

What life with Saba looks like

Saba is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Triple A Marbella 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.

🇪🇸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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Saba, answered.

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