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Sophie

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

Sophie arrived at the shelter on August 5, 2026 and has since made it clear that her thing is bringing joy to everyone. She is pure dynamite, a happy, effusive, affectionate and very active little girl. Of those who don't wait for you to go to greet her: she goes straight to meet you and receives people with all her energy and enthusiasm. She has that little dog point that keeps you moving and seems to have an inexhaustible reserve of energy. A fun, close and full of life companion, with a lot of love to offer. A real little treasure waiting to find her opportunity.

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Sophie llegó a la protectora el 5 de agosto de 2026 y, desde entonces, ha dejado claro que lo suyo es ponerle alegría a todo. Es pura dinamita, una perrita alegre, efusiva, cariñosa y muy activa. De esas que no se quedan esperando a que vayas a saludarla: ella va directa a conocerte y recibe a las personas con toda su energía y entusiasmo. Tiene ese punto de perrita que te mantiene en movimiento y que parece tener una reserva de energía inagotable. Una compañera divertida, cercana y llena de vida, con muchísimo cariño que ofrecer. Un auténtico tesorete que está esperando encontrar su oportunidad.

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
Cared for by Protectora Villena · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Sophie home

What you'll need for Sophie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Sophie

What life with Sophie looks like

Sophie is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena in Spain.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇪🇸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 Sophie, answered.

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