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Adopt SANDY

Mixed Breed · Male

Now at Los Infiernos Sandy has been diagnosed with Leishmania which can be controlled with an inexpensive tablet daily. Volunteer report from Fina December 25: Sandy is Milly's companion, and he has also made great progress. He now goes for walks, and in the summer they were the only two who wouldn't let anyone touch them because of his Leishmania and his fears. It would be a dream come true to find him a home after so many years. He gets on well with dogs and cats, walks very slowly and obeys everything. He is very submissive. Sandy ignores cats - video available on request. Pupdate 06/02/26: Sandy. He is very scared in his kennel but once he is outside he is wonderful. Walks very well on the lead and loves meeting other dogs. No problem with cats and just wanted to play with Tess when he met her. Pupdate from volunteer Ruth 07/02/26: Sandy. He’s a heart stealer. He is gaining confidence and is enjoying his walks now. He is very drawn to other dogs and all the dogs he met liked him and he liked them. As soon as he sees a dog he wags his very long tail. When he went back into his kennel his demeanor changed and he hid in a corner looking petrified. It’s very sad, he hates being in there. Volunteer comments 11/02/26: Sandy is a lovely dog who walks well but very nervous and doesn’t like her head to be touched flinches poor thing . Didn’t seem bothered by other dogs or the cats Approximate measurements for Sandy Neck 48cms Chest 77cms Length 68cms Height 61cms Approx weight 22/04/26: 28.5kg

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇪🇸Lips Rescue
Shelter
Murcia)
Living with SANDY
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing SANDY home

What you'll need for SANDY 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
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    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
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About SANDY

What life with SANDY looks like

SANDY is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Murcia) in Lips Rescue.

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 (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Lips Rescue, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting SANDY, answered.

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