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Veronica

Spanish Mastiff · Female · Adult · 4 years

Veronica, 12-11-2024, a volunteer reports: Veronica is very smart and quickly recognizes people who are kind to her and give her affection. After two days, she already allowed me to pet her. She is a particularly sweet, gentle girl who will bloom beautifully in her new home, step by step. Who will quickly mother sweet Veronica and show her that she really does count and deserves and will receive a lot of love, maybe even at your home? Original text: Veronica is a beautiful young girl who unfortunately has not had much luck in her life. She was rescued from a killing station, where her life hours were ominously ticking away. Veronica is still completely unfamiliar with the big world and is scared and withdrawn. She needs an experienced and patient owner who wants to take the time to help her bloom. Veronica is not a beginner dog, but rather a project for an owner who understands her and connects with her. A stable dog in her new home can help her become more relaxed. Who wants to slowly help her empty her backpack and turn Veronica into an amazing dog who enjoys her life happily and relaxed every day? It is her heartfelt wish.

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Update Veronica, 12-11-2024, een vrijwilligster vertelt : Veronica is zeer slim en herkent heel gauw mensen die het goed met haar voor hebben en haar wat affectie geven. Na twee dagen liet ze mij al toe om haar te aaien, Zij is een bijzonder lieve, zachte meid die stap voor stap, mooi zal openbloeien in haar nieuwe thuis. Wie bemoedert zich gauw over lieve Veronica en toont haar dat zij wél degelijk meetelt en veel liefde verdient en zal krijgen, misschien wel bij u thuis ? Oorspronkelijke tekst : Veronica is een prachtig mooie, nog jonge meid die helaas nog niet veel geluk mocht ervaren in haar leventje. Zij werd gered uit een dodingstation, waar haar levensuren onheilspellend wegtikten. Veronica kent de grote wereld nog helemaal niet en is bang en teruggetrokken. Zij heeft een ervaren en geduldig baasje nodig dat de tijd wilt nemen om haar te helpen openbloeien. Veronica is geen beginnershondje, maar is eerder een projectje voor een baasje dat haar begrijpt en met haar connecteert. Een stabiele hond in haar nieuwe thuis kan haar helpen om losser te komen. Wie wil, langzaam aan, haar rugzakje helpen leegschudden en Veronica omtoveren tot een geweldige hond die vrolijk en ontspannen van haar leven geniet, elke dag? Het is haar zo van harte gegund.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana)
Cared for by ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) · SpainLearn about Spanish Mastiff →

Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Veronica home

What you'll need for Veronica 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 Veronica

What life with Veronica looks like

Veronica is a adult spanish mastiff dog waiting at ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) in Spain.

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.

🇪🇸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.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Veronica, answered.

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