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YAKO

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

MEET YAKO: A Senior Soul Looking for Love Yako is officially ready for his forever home! After being abandoned at age 11, he has spent some time waiting for legalities to clear—but his wait is finally almost over. This handsome boy is a volunteer favorite. Despite his age, he's incredibly healthy and often seems much younger than his years! He has been awarded a green dot, which means he is a dream on the leash and suitable for all walkers!

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇪🇸Lips Rescue

Shelter

Murcia)

Living with YAKO

✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing YAKO home

What you'll need for YAKO in week one.

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About YAKO

What life with YAKO looks like

YAKO is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Murcia) in Lips Rescue.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇪🇸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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting YAKO, answered.

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