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Adopt Amadeo

Mixed Breed · Male

Characteristics: Vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered. They named me Amadeo because I arrived here without a name. I'm handsome, and I like it when they call my name! I get happy and run off, then receive treats with my tail wagging 🙂 Yes, I'm a black dog, and there's still a lot of prejudice against black dogs and cats, saying it brings bad luck, among other nonsense… have you seen how my fur shines? I hope I don't stay here until the end of my days because of my age and color. Will I?

Read original (pt)

Características: Vacinado, desparasitado e castrado Deram-me o nome de Amadeo, pois cheguei aqui sem nome. É bonito, e gosto quando chamam pelo meu nome! Fico feliz e lá vou eu a correr e depois a receber mimos com a cauda a abanar 🙂 Sim, sou um cão de cor preta e existe ainda muito preconceito com cão e gato de cor preta, dizem que dá azar, entre outras patetices…já viram como o meu pêlo brilha? Oxalá eu não fique aqui até ao final dos meus dias, por causa da minha idade e da minha côr. Será? Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Amadeo
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Bianca APS · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Amadeo home

What you'll need for Amadeo in week one.

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  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 Amadeo

What life with Amadeo looks like

Amadeo is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Bianca APS 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 Amadeo, answered.

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