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Zipo

Mixed Breed · Unknown

Hello, my name is Zipo. I'm new here. They asked me to introduce myself to everyone and share my story so that you can get to know me. Well, I'll start by saying that I'm one and a half years old and that before, I wasn't called Zipo. This is my new name because now I have a new life. I had a family not too long ago. I don't know if it was better or worse than others, but it was my family and I loved them. I had a furry companion, some parents, and even a grandmother. My parents would often scold me, saying I wasn't well-behaved, that I was annoying… I spent a lot of time in a backyard where I couldn't run or jump. All I wanted was to play and show that I could be a good boy. No one taught me how to play or how to behave, so I did what I thought was right. All I got were more scoldings, reprimands, and my parents' anger. That made me feel insecure, scared, and distrustful, and it only made the situation worse. Then the baby came. My parents had less time for me, and I felt alone like never before. I was angry with the world, and the world was angry with me. All I wanted was to be loved, but I didn't get it. One day, they took all my toys, put them in the car trunk, and took me with them. They left me at the animal shelter, closed the door, and didn't look back. It was very painful. They had abandoned me. I was scared. Sad. And surrounded by unfamiliar dogs and people. I didn't leave my kennel and showed my teeth to anyone who came near. Slowly, I started to trust the people at the animal shelter. They call them volunteers. I also made some furry friends. Here, they don't scold me or get angry with me all the time. I go for walks, and they give me hot dogs! Thank you for listening to my story, and I hope the Wise Men bring me a family that won't scold me and love me very, very much. Call, ask, adopt:

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Hola me llamo Zipo. Soy nuevo aquí. Me han pedido que me presente ante todos ustedes y cuente mi historia para que todos puedan conocerme. Bueno empezaré por decir que tengo año y medio y que antes no me llamaba Zipo. Este es mi nuevo nombre porque ahora tengo una nueva vida. Yo tuve una familia hasta hace bien poco. No sé si mejor o peor que otras pero era mi familia y yo los amaba. Tenía una compañera peluda, unos papás y hasta una abuela. Mis papás me regañaban mucho, decían que no me portaba bien, que molestaba… Me pasaba mucho tiempo en un patio donde no podía correr ni saltar. Yo, lo único que quería era jugar y demostrar que podía ser un buen chico. Nadie me enseñó a jugar ni como me debía comportar así que, yo hacía lo que creía era correcto. Lo único que conseguía eran más reproches, regañinas y enfados de mis papás. Eso hizo que tuviese inseguridad, miedo y desconfianza y eso sólo agravó la situación. Luego llegó el bebé. Mis papás tenían menos tiempo para mi, me sentí solo como nunca antes, me enfadé con el mundo y el mundo conmigo. Lo único que quería es que me quisiesen pero no lo conseguí. Un día, cogieron todos mis juguetes, los metieron en el maletero del coche y a mi con ellos. Me dejaron en el refugio, cerraron la puerta y no miraron atrás. Fue muy doloroso. Me habían abandonado. Estaba asustado. Triste. Y rodeado de perros y personas desconocidas. No salía de mi caseta y enseñaba dientes a todo aquel que se me acercara. Poco a poco fui cogiendo confianza con los humanos del refugio. Les llaman voluntarios. También hice algún amigo peludo. Aquí no me regañan ni están siempre enfadados conmigo, Salgo a pasear y ¡ME DAN SALCHICHÓN! Gracias por oír mi historia y ojalá los Reyes Magos me traigan una familia que no me regañe y me quiera mucho, mucho. Llama, pregunta, adopta:

Size
Small
Age
—
Location
🇪🇸Tui
Shelter
Aloia Protectora
Cared for by Aloia Protectora · TuiLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Zipo home

What you'll need for Zipo 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 Zipo

What life with Zipo looks like

Zipo is a small mixed breed dog waiting at Aloia Protectora in Tui.

A 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 often include sterilization, vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport in the adoption fee, but this varies, so confirm with the shelter. Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Tui, Spain — browse more dogs in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Zipo, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Zipo?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. Aloia Protectora handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zipo on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Zipo if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask Aloia Protectora whether they will for Zipo, what they require (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 Zipo already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Zipo. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by Aloia Protectora, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Zipo isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask Aloia Protectora about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zipo 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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