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Adopt Travolta

Podenco · Male · 4 years

Our Travolta, unlike the original, is not much of a dancer or a show-off. He has been at the Zoosanitario, probably abandoned by his previous owner, and it was the animal rescue association that pulled him out from there. We don't know his history. But some, like him, tell their story without speaking. Travolta is afraid of people. If you try to put a leash on him, he goes on the defensive, perhaps because the leashes he saw before only served to hurt him. Poor Podenco hounds, in the hands of individuals without scruples. Despite his fear, he is a good dog. He evokes much tenderness. In his bed, he likes to cover himself with the blanket, he does it by himself, though then he gets tangled and we have to help him get out. How much cold he must have endured without a blanket of his own. Maybe the animal shelter seems like a luxury to him, but certainly it is not. It's still cold and it's not a place to stay for long. He has back pain, perhaps as a reminder of some poorly administered beating. He receives his pain medication, but in a warm house with a good bed, he would improve significantly. Despite his fear and pain, he is a good dog. He likes to be spoken to gently, without shouting, and he is learning what petting is, and, look, it turns out he likes it too. He knows how to walk on a leash and in the field he gets more animated.

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Nuestro Travolta, a diferencia del original, tiene poco de bailón y de marchoso. Ha estado en el Zoosanitario, probablemente abandonado por su anterior dueño, y de ahí lo ha sacado la Protectora. Desconocemos su historia. Pero algunos, como él, nos la cuentan sin hablar. Travolta tiene miedo a las personas. Si vas a ponerle una correa se pone a la defensiva, tal vez las correas que vio antes solo sirvieron para pegarle. Pobres podencos, en manos de individuos sin escrúpulos. A pesar de su miedo, es un perro bueno. Despierta mucha ternura. En las camitas le gusta taparse con la manta, lo hace él solo, aunque luego se líe y haya que ayudarle a salir. Cuánto frío habrá pasado sin tener una manta para él. Tal vez el refugio le parece un lujo, pero desde luego no lo es. Sigue haciendo mucho frío y no es lugar para quedarse mucho tiempo. Le duele la espalda, tal vez como recuerdo de algún palo mal dado. Recibe su medicación para el dolor, pero en una casa, calentito y con una buena cama, mejorará bastante. A pesar del miedo y el dolor, es un perro bueno. Le gusta que le hablen dulcemente, sin gritos, y está aprendiendo lo que son las caricias, y, mira, resulta que también le gustan. Sabe pasear con correa y en el campo se anima.

Size
Medium
Age
4 years
Location
🇪🇸Málaga
Shelter
Protectora Malaga
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Travolta home

What you'll need for Travolta 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 Travolta

What life with Travolta looks like

Travolta is a medium-sized adult podenco dog waiting at Protectora Malaga in Málaga.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Back pain requiring medication, severe fear of humans and leashes due to past abuse

🇪🇸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 Travolta, answered.

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