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Zero

German Shepherd · Male · Young · 3 years

Zero, un chico inteligente y divertido que necesita una familia que le quiera de verdad, sin medias tintas. Tiene apenas unos 3-4 añitos, pero ya ha vivido una de esas historias que no deberían ocurrir nunca: su propia familia decidió que no lo quería más💔 Y así, sin entender nada, se encontró de repente fuera de todo lo que conocía. Cuando llegó al chenil, temblaba como si el mundo se le hubiera venido encima. Su mirada lo decía todo: no entendía qué había hecho mal, pero sabía que algo muy importante se había roto. En ese momento supimos que no solo necesitaba un lugar… necesitaba volver a creer en las personas. Y entonces Zero hizo algo increíble: en lugar de cerrarse para siempre, nos dio una oportunidad❤️‍🩹 Poco a poco fue dejando atrás el miedo y, casi sin darnos cuenta, empezó a brillar. A mostrarnos que detrás de ese dolor había un perro maravilloso, sensible, inteligente y con un corazón enorme, de esos que cuando confían… lo hacen de verdad. Actualmente se encuentra en Callosa de Segura (Alicante), esperando su oportunidad. Zero busca un hogar definitivo donde por fin pueda quedarse para siempre, ser parte de una familia de verdad y no volver a sentir el abandono nunca más🏡🐾

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇪🇸Spain
Shelter
APADAC — Protectora de Animales
Living with Zero
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by APADAC — Protectora de Animales · SpainLearn about German Shepherd

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Bringing Zero home

What you'll need for Zero 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 Zero

What life with Zero looks like

Zero is a large young adult german shepherd dog waiting at APADAC — Protectora de Animales in Spain.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Zero, answered.

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