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Tauro

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 2 years

Tauro is a large, powerful dog with a bold character and a need for guidance. He hasn’t yet learned how to safely navigate social situations, so he’s looking for a committed, experienced adopter who understands dogs with strong personalities and can help him progress in a calm, controlled environment. While Tauro isn’t ready for a typical home just yet, with the right person by his side, there is hope for positive transformation.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇪🇸Xabia

Shelter

APASA Xabia

Living with Tauro

✓Neutered
✓Microchipped

Cared for by APASA Xabia · Xabia Learn about German Shepherd →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Tauro home

What you'll need for Tauro in week one.

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About Tauro

What life with Tauro looks like

Tauro is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at APASA Xabia in Xabia.

A young 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Xabia, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tauro, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tauro?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APASA Xabia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tauro on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tauro if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APASA Xabia 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Tauro 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 Tauro 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 APASA Xabia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tauro 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 (EN). 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.