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Sommer

Male · Young · 2 years

Hello! I'm Sommer, a beautiful two-year-old Setter English who has just joined the family at our shelter in our area. If you're looking for a special life companion, I have a lot of love to offer you, though I must confess a secret: I have a very big heart, but I'm also a bit shy. Although my character is excellent and very good, the world still seems a bit big and unfamiliar to me. I lack a little bit of self-confidence, but with patience, love, and a calm environment, I'm sure I'll flourish and bring out all that sparkle inside me. As a setter, I'm a smart and energetic dog, but right now, what I value most is feeling safe and understood. adopters: I seek a family that understands that adaptation times are important. Someone with the sensitivity needed to help me gain confidence and show me that from now on, everything will be okay.

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¡Hola! Soy Sommer, un precioso Setter Inglés de casi dos años que acaba de llegar a la familia de Apasos Bilbao. Si buscas un compañero de vida especial, tengo mucho amor que ofrecerte, aunque he de confesarte un secreto: tengo un corazón muy grande, pero también algo tímido. Aunque mi carácter es excelente y muy bueno, el mundo todavía me parece un lugar un poco grande y desconocido. Me falta un poquito de confianza en mí mismo, pero con paciencia, cariño y un entorno tranquilo, estoy seguro de que floreceré y sacaré todo ese brillo que guardo dentro. Al ser un setter, soy un perro inteligente y lleno de vitalidad, pero ahora mismo lo que más valoro es sentirme seguro y comprendido. Adoptantes: Busco una familia que entienda que los tiempos de adaptación son importantes. Alguien con la sensibilidad necesaria para ayudarme a ganar seguridad y demostrarme que, a partir de ahora, todo va a ir bien.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Bilbao
Shelter
APA SOS Bilbao
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Cared for by APA SOS Bilbao · Bilbao

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sommer home

What you'll need for Sommer 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
  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 Sommer

What life with Sommer looks like

Sommer is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at APA SOS Bilbao in Bilbao.

An young 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.

Bilbao, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sommer, answered.

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