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Zak

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

In December 2021, an adult named Zak arrived at the doors of our shelter, an animal rescue association, which had been part of a family since it was a puppy, as it was adopted at a very young age. However, and due to personal circumstances of its adopters, years later, and with much sadness, Zak was separated from its beloved family. Since then, and after experiencing the love and warmth of humans, Zak is longing to find someone who will remind it of how the world beyond the animal shelter used to be.

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En diciembre de 2021, llegó a las puertas de La Protectora Zak, un adulto que había formado parte de una familia desde que era un cachorro, ya que fue adoptado siendo muy joven. Sin embargo, y por circunstancias personales de sus adoptantes, años más tarde, y con mucha tristeza, Zak fue separado de su amada familia. Desde entonces, y tras haber conocido el amor y la calidez humana, Zak está deseando encontrar a alguien que le recuerde cómo era el mundo más allá de las paredes del albergue.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
Protectora Villena
Cared for by Protectora Villena · SpainLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Zak home

What you'll need for Zak 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 Zak

What life with Zak looks like

Zak is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Protectora Villena 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zak, answered.

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