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Alvarito

Mixed Breed · Male

The story of Alvarito is like many others… unfortunately, we'll never know how it was lost or abandoned. It arrived full of fear but, despite trembling, accepts a little cuddle and a belly rub. Although it likes to stay in its corner, it enjoys playing with the other puppies, and with time and lots of love, it will know that we only want the best for it. Alvarito wishes for a family that loves, cares for, and respects it. Let's make Alvarito's wish a reality.

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A história do Alvarito é igual a muitas outras… infelizmente nunca saberemos como é que se perdeu, se foi abandonado… Chegou cheio de medo, mas aceita, mesmo a tremer, um miminho e uma festinha na barriga. Apesar de ficar no seu cantinho, gosta de brincar com os outros patudos e, com tempo e muito amor, saberá que só lhe queremos bem. O Alvarito deseja uma família que o ame, cuide e respeite. Vamos tornar o desejo do Alvarito realidade. Macho, Porte médio, 1 ano, desparasitado, vacinado e esterilizado Mealhada, Aveiro Para adotar com responsabilidade contacte o 918570448

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Quatro Patas e Focinhos
Living with Alvarito
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Quatro Patas e Focinhos · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alvarito home

What you'll need for Alvarito in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Alvarito

What life with Alvarito looks like

Alvarito is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Quatro Patas e Focinhos 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 Alvarito, answered.

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