About Spanish Happy Tails Rescue UK, a Spanish Dog Rescue

Logo of Spanish Happy Tails Rescue UK

Established in 2021, Spanish Happy Tails is a volunteer-run UK based rescue.

We have all adopted rescue dogs from Spain and believe every dog deserves a warm and loving home.

Together, we are making a difference, one happy tail wag at a time.

Although we no longer adopt dogs directly from Spain, we continue to support the dogs we have found homes for over the past 5 years.

Photo of Buddy, Spanish rescue dog, while behind bars in the shelter in Spain. Adopt a dog from Spain
Photo of Buddy, rescue dog from Spain, Lying on a bed with a happy face after being adopted in the uk, adopt a dog from Spain

Buddy before and after being adopted

How do I adopt a dog?

If we have a dog available for adoption they will be listed on our website. Potential adopters complete an application form, their answers enable us to understand their lifestyle, home situation, experience with dogs and expectations of adopting a rescue dog. From there, we continue to a home check where we can discuss the application in full and assess your suitability.

It is important to have a secure garden to ensure your new rescue dog is safe and unable to jump over fences or escape under one.

Younger children can sometimes be unintentionally high-energy, which might overwhelm a rescue dog adjusting to a new life. For this reason, we ask that resident children be of a certain age.

Photo of Libra, Spanish rescue dog adopted to England in 2023, adopt a dog from Spain from Spanish dog rescue UK

18 months in the shelter, a fantastic dog with no enquiries.

That was, until the perfect email landed in our inbox.

“He’s a lovely boy with a lovely character we’re very happy with him.”

-Jane, Libra’s adopter