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Abby

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Birth date: February 22, 2019. Entry into AFAMA: May 22, 2019. Size: Medium. System reference: PZ13755. Godmother name: Anh Ly Pham. Godmother name: Alda Alves. Abby is the sister of Canela, Bella and Goldie. She is very friendly with people and other dogs and would be a perfect member of a deserving family. She has a lot of energy and needs an owner who gives her the exercise and attention she needs.

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Data de Nascimento: 22 de Fevereiro de 2019 Entrada na AFAMA: 22 de Maio de 2019Porte: Médio Referência no Sistema: PZ13755 Nome Madrinha: Anh Ly Pham Nome Madrinha: Alda Alves Abby é a irmã da Canela, Bella e Goldie. Ela é muito simpática com pessoas e outros cães e seria um perfeito membro de uma família merecedora. Ela tem muita energia e precisa de um dono que lhe dê o exercício e a atenção que precisa. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
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Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Bringing Abby home

What you'll need for Abby in week one.

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About Abby

What life with Abby looks like

Abby is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at AFAMA Faial in Portugal.

An adult 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 Portugal

Portuguese rescues coordinate extensively with European rescue networks for cross-border placements, especially for galgos and podencos. Sterilization, vaccinations, and microchip ID are standard. Adoption fees typically cover the full vet workup.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Abby, answered.

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