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Strange

Male · Adult · 4 years

Found in La Matanza de Acentejo. Gets along well with calm females. With people he doesn't know, he's quite suspicious, especially with men, but once he gains your trust, he's good, affectionate, and playful. On a walk, he does well on the leash, and food is a good way to earn his trust. *This breed needs a lot of mental exercise to be happy. At the animal shelter, he's quite stressed, so he's quite intense. He needs to learn to live and enjoy things calmly, as it's clear he had very limited enjoyment and freedom. *Not recommended with children. The best place possible to adopt your dog. I've adopted 2 from when I first met the animal shelter, and it's the best decision I've ever made. ZC Rumba by Google Frequently Asked Questions Responsible Adoption These dogs Are looking for a home Contact Where is the animal shelter International for Animals? © 2026 International for Animals Shelter Join the Teaming and help the animal shelter with 1€/month!

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Encontrado en La Matanza de Acentejo. Se lleva bien con hembras que sean tranquilas. Con personas que no conoce es bastante desconfiado, especialmente con hombres, pero cuando te coge confianza es bueno, cariñoso y juguetón. En el paseo va bastante bien con la correa y la comida es una buena forma de ganarse su confianza. *Es una raza que necesita hacer mucho ejercicio mental para tener bienestar. En el refugio se encuentra bastante estresado, por lo que es bastante intenso. Tiene que aprender a vivir y disfrutar con tranquilidad, ya que se nota que le tenían muy limitado el disfrute y la libertad. *No lo recomendamos con niños. El mejor sitio posible para adoptar a tu perro. He adoptado 2 desde que conocí el refugio y es la mejor decisión que he podido tomar. ZC Rumba por Google Preguntas frecuentes Adopción responsable Estos perros Buscan casa ahora Contacto Dónde está el Refugio Internacional para Animales? © 2026 Refugio Internacional para Animales ¡Únete al Teaming y ayuda al Refugio con 1€/mes!

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife
Shelter
Refugio Internacional para Animales
Living with Strange
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with kids
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Cared for by Refugio Internacional para Animales · Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife
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Bringing Strange home

What you'll need for Strange 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 Strange

What life with Strange looks like

Strange is a large adult dog waiting at Refugio Internacional para Animales in Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Strange, answered.

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