Palermo is one of those dogs who quietly finds his way into your heart 💛

He arrived at the pound in April 2026, at around 2 years old, in a very poor condition. He was extremely thin, and his body was heavily infested with ticks and fleas — really, really covered, poor boy. It was painfully clear that he hadn’t been cared for in quite some time.

And yet, despite everything, Palermo has held on to his loving nature.

He is a lovely boy who enjoys being around people and seeks out interaction. He likes a cuddle and clearly appreciates human contact, which makes his past even harder to understand. Palermo has also been successfully integrated with both a male and a female dog, showing that he can live peacefully alongside others.

There is something very hopeful about him — a young, curious dog who seems ready to discover what life can truly be. It feels like he has never really had the chance to experience safety, love, stability, or the stimulation that a young dog needs… but he is more than ready for it.

Palermo deserves so much more than what he has known so far. A warm, caring home where he can continue to grow, explore the world, stay active, feel secure, and simply be a dog.

He is not asking for “nothing” — he is asking for everything he has missed so far: love, guidance, enrichment, and a life filled with positive experiences. 💛

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This gorgeous dog is available for adoption in the UK. Homecheck and adoption fee apply. Adoption fee includes neutering, passport, microchip, all vaccinations, blood tests to screen for diseases, worm and flea treatment. Adoption cost in Spain (if no transport required) 155€ for males and €165 for females.

Adoption costs to the UK are £595. This includes all DEFRA paperwork and transport by DEFRA registered carrier ( using the TRACES system) direct to your door, except London, within the M25 motorway, Highlands of Scotland beyond Perth, and all off islands (if we cannot deliver direct, a mutually convenient meeting place will be arranged). We sort out all the arrangements and delivery/ meeting times will be advised in advance by the transporter.

For dogs brought to the UK by SSDUK to go initially into foster care, adopters will still be required to pay the full adoption fee of £595 to cover the above expenses.

In some cases, for example a failed adoption of a dog already in the UK, the fee may be reduced to £350 where the initial transport costs from Spain have already been met. This is to cover transport within the UK, kennel fees and any checks required. 

For adoption costs elsewhere, or for help and advice please e-mail adoptions@spanishstraydogs.org.uk

For more information about this dog, including advice and custom made video contact adoptions@spanishstraydogs.org.uk now.