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Sombra

Galgo Español · Female · Senior · 10 years

Sexo: Hembra Raza: galgo Fecha de nacimiento aproximada: 2016 Salud: Historia/carácter: Sombra es una de tantas, otra galga que no les sirve. Sombra ha dado toda su vida a la alguien que solo la utilizaba como una herramienta más, A pesar de eso, Sombra es una galga muy muy equilibrada, muy noble y buena. Es cariñosa y no tiene miedos. Es del 2016 y solo espera poder encontrar una familia para siempre. Contacto refugiosanjorge. com Fotos: Enlace a su álbum de Facebook

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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Refugio San Jorge
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Bringing Sombra home

What you'll need for Sombra in week one.

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  1. 01
    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
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    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 Sombra

What life with Sombra looks like

Sombra is a senior galgo español dog waiting at Refugio San Jorge 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 Sombra, answered.

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