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Galgo Español · Female · Young · 2 years

Description Tessa is a beautiful galgo just 2 years old who is looking for a chance to be happy. Tessa arrived with her brother after a tough life, and although she is a sweet pup, her past has made her a bit shy. She is a survivor who, right now, needs time, patience, and most of all, a family that can teach her that the world is not a dangerous place. If you're looking for a life companion and have a spot in your heart (and on your sofa) to help a galgo learning to trust again, Tessa is your girl!

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Descripción Tessa es una preciosa galguita de tan solo 2 añitos que busca una oportunidad para ser feliz. ​Tessa llegó a nosotros junto a su hermano tras una vida difícil, y aunque es una perrita dulce, su pasado la ha hecho ser algo tímida. Es una superviviente que ahora mismo lo que más necesita es tiempo, paciencia y, sobre todo, una familia que le enseñe que el mundo no es un lugar peligroso. Si buscas una compañera de vida y tienes un hueco en tu corazón (y en tu sofá) para ayudar a una galguita que está aprendiendo a confiar de nuevo, ¡Tessa es tu chica!

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇪🇸Rivas-Vaciamadrid
Shelter
Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid)
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Tessa home

What you'll need for Tessa 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 Tessa

What life with Tessa looks like

Tessa is a medium-sized young adult galgo español dog waiting at Rivanimal (Rivas-Vaciamadrid) in Rivas-Vaciamadrid.

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.

Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tessa, answered.

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