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SARTY

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

There are dogs who seem to take up very little space in the world. Sarty is one of them. He walks slowly, with the delicacy of someone who has learned not to bother anyone. His steps barely make a sound, and his presence is so calm that sometimes he seems like a sigh. He doesn't demand attention or ask for anything. He just watches, waits, and appreciates every kind gesture. Sarty is 10 years old and is a podenco. For much of his life he was used for hunting, until his owner could no longer take care of him and left him at the shelter. His body is no longer suited to long days or endless runs. Now he asks only for what he never had: calm, security, and a place he can call home. With unfamiliar people he is cautious. Not because he doesn't want to trust, but because life has taught him to be that way.

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Hay perros que parecen ocupar muy poco espacio en el mundo. Sarty es uno de ellos. Camina despacio, con la delicadeza de quien ha aprendido a no molestar. Sus pasos apenas hacen ruido y su presencia es tan serena que a veces parece un suspiro. No reclama atención, no exige nada. Solo observa, espera y agradece cada gesto amable. Sarty iene 10 años y es un podenco. Durante gran parte de su vida fue utilizado para la caza, hasta que su dueño ya no pudo seguir haciéndose cargo de él y lo dejó en el refugio. Su cuerpo ya no está para largas jornadas ni carreras interminables. Ahora solo pide lo que nunca tuvo: tranquilidad, seguridad y un lugar al que poder llamar hogar. Con las personas desconocidas se muestra prudente. No porque no quiera confiar, sino porque la vida le ha enseñado a hacerlo

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇪🇸Spain

Shelter

APADAN A Coruña

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About SARTY

What life with SARTY looks like

SARTY is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at APADAN A Coruña 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 SARTY, answered.

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