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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Simon has been much happier and more sociable lately. He is changing as our volunteers have worked with him and take him for walks on a lead often. He is a nervous but affectionate dog. He lets himself be caressed and it seems that he likes that you touch him. He even seeks your attention. He is interested in his surroundings and greets other dogs happily during the walk. He doesn't jump or jerk a lot and he gets along well with the females.

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Simón últimamente está mucho más contento y más sociable. Está cambiando ya que nuestros voluntarios han trabajado con él y lo sacan a pasear con correa a menudo. Sale muy alegre, algo excitado pero sin ningún mal gesto hacia nosotros. Es un perro nervioso pero cariñoso. Se deja acariciar y parece que le gusta que le toques. incluso busca tu atención. Está interesado en su entorno y saluda a otros perros contento durante el paseo. No salta ni pega muchos tirones y con las hembras se lleva bien. Simon has been much happier and more sociable lately. He is changing as our volunteers have worked with him and take him for walks on a lead often. He is a nervous but affectionate dog. He lets himself be caressed and it seems that he likes that you touch him. he even seeks your attention. He is interested in his surroundings and greets other dogs happily during the walk. He doesn't jump or jerk a lot and he gets along well with the females.

Size
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Oriolana
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Bringing Simon home

What you'll need for Simon 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
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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
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    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
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Simon

What life with Simon looks like

Simon is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Oriolana 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 (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 Simon, answered.

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