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Youness

Male · Adult · 8 years

Youness, a very special little dog who deserves a second chance! Youness is a dog with a complicated past, and it has left deep marks. His early years were anything but happy, which has made him insecure and at times fearful. He is a dog full of contradictions: one moment he is shy and shrinks away out of uncertainty, and the next he comes over happily for a cuddle. This mix of insecurity and longing for affection makes him a unique and special little dog. Youness needs an experienced and patient owner, someone who understands that he needs time to adjust and to feel safe. A calm, low-stimulus environment would be ideal for him. Although he gets along well with other dogs, he remains afraid of people he doesn't know. He needs guidance to learn to trust, and that will be a long road. If you are willing to invest time, patience, and love in a dog who has been through a lot, then with your help Youness can finally blossom. He has already overcome so much, and with the right support he can spend the rest of his life in peace and safety. Youness is waiting for someone who believes in him and gives him the chance to be a dog again!

NL·Show original

Youness, een bijzonder hondje dat een tweede kans verdient! Youness is een hond met een ingewikkeld verleden, en dat heeft diepe sporen achtergelaten. Zijn jonge jaren waren allesbehalve gelukkig, wat hem onzeker en soms bang heeft gemaakt. Hij is een hond vol tegenstrijdigheden: het ene moment is hij timide en kruipt hij weg uit onzekerheid, het volgende moment komt hij blij naar je toe voor een knuffel. Deze mix van onzekerheid en verlangen naar liefde maakt hem een uniek en bijzonder hondje. Youness heeft een ervaren en geduldig baasje nodig, iemand die begrijpt dat hij tijd nodig heeft om zich aan te passen en zich veilig te voelen. Een rustige, prikkelarme omgeving zou voor hem ideaal zijn. Hoewel hij goed overweg kan met andere honden, blijft hij bang voor mensen die hij niet kent. Hij heeft begeleiding nodig om te leren vertrouwen, en dat zal een lange weg zijn. Als je bereid bent om tijd, geduld en liefde te investeren in een hond die veel heeft meegemaakt, dan kan Youness met jouw hulp eindelijk openbloeien. Hij heeft al zoveel overwonnen, en met de juiste steun kan hij de rest van zijn leven in rust en veiligheid doorbrengen. Youness wacht op iemand die in hem gelooft en hem de kans geeft om weer hond te zijn!

Size
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Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana)
Living with Youness
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by ACE / SHIN (Animal Care Espana) · Spain

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Youness home

What you'll need for Youness in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Youness

What life with Youness looks like

Youness is an adult 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. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Spain, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Youness, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Youness?
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 Youness on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Youness 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Youness 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 Youness 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 Youness 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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