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Adopt Texas

Male · Adult · 5 years

Texas is a large male dog who was found together with his mother and three brothers and sisters. Since then, he has been living in the shelter. His mother and siblings have already found homes, but Texas remains because he is extremely fearful.He is walked daily to help with socialization, which is going very well. Every day he learns more, becomes more curious, and explores his surroundings.Texas is a fearful dog who needs guidance and a lot of patience. Ideally, he should live with people who have experience with fearful dogs. A home with a garden, where he can safely adjust at his own pace, would be perfect. With the right guidance, Texas can be a wonderful and loving dog.Texas es un perro macho grande que fue encontrado junto con su madre y tres hermanos y hermanas. Desde entonces, ha vivido en el refugio. Su madre y hermanos ya han encontrado hogar, pero Texas permanece porque es extremadamente tímido.Es paseado diariamente para mejorar su socialización, lo cual va muy bien. Cada día aprende más, se vuelve más curioso y explora su entorno.Texas es un perro miedoso que necesita guía y mucha paciencia. Lo ideal sería que viviera con personas que tengan experiencia con perros temerosos. Un hogar con jardín, donde pueda adaptarse tranquilamente a su ritmo, sería perfecto. Con la orientación adecuada, Texas puede ser un perro maravilloso y cariñoso.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter
Living with Texas
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter · Spain

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Texas home

What you'll need for Texas 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 Texas

What life with Texas looks like

Texas is a large adult dog waiting at PAWS-PATAS Animal Shelter in Spain.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Texas, answered.

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