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Alex

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Date of Birth: January 22, 2014Entry into AFAMA: January 22, 2016Size: MediumSystem Reference: PZ10485Godmother's Name: Ana MendonçaWas handed over to the Municipal Kennel by its previous owners because they no longer wanted him. He really loves people, is playful and very gentle. If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch.

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Data de Nascimento: 22 de Janeiro de 2014 Entrada na AFAMA: 22 de Janeiro de 2016Porte: Médio Referência no Sistema: PZ10485 Nome Madrinha: Ana Mendonça Foi entregue pelos antigos donos ao Canil Municipal, porque não o queriam mais. Gosta muito de pessoas, é brincalhão e muito dócil. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
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Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Alex home

What you'll need for Alex in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
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    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Alex

What life with Alex looks like

Alex is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at AFAMA Faial in Portugal.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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 Alex, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alex?
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 Alex on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alex 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 Alex 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 Alex 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 Alex 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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