Kioto – From Timid Newcomer to Playful Young Star

Kioto arrived at the pound in November 2024, just 11 months old – a young Belgian Shepherd cross facing a confusing and noisy new world. The transition was overwhelming for him, and in those first weeks, he spent most of his time alone in his cage, surrounded by unfamiliar barking and strangers. Understandably, he was shy and unsure.

But what a difference time, care, and patience can make.
Now, after half a year at the pound, Kioto has blossomed into a sweet, loving, and playful young dog. He absolutely loves going for walks and enjoys his daily playtime in the patio, where he now shares space happily with both male and female dogs. His confidence has grown, and so has his sparkle – he’s truly become a stunning and joyful companion.

Sadly, Kioto, like all our dogs, still spends more than 23½ hours each day in a small cage. It’s no life for a young dog full of energy and affection.

Kioto is ready for the next chapter – one with a family, freedom, and love.
Could you be the one to give him that chance?

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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 £570. 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 £570 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 £320 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.