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Annabelle

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Annabelle is the most amazingly resilient dog - she is a 9 year old Labrador used for breeding - she had her last litter at 7 years of age at which point she was deemed too old and discarded. The last photo shows the horrendous condition she was in when she was rescued almost two years ago. She was kept, until this point, in a small concrete space where she sat in her own pee which caused burns and fur loss, she had lost fur due to stress and had also lost the end of her tail (cause unknown) Despite this appalling neglect, Annabelle has retained the gentle, loving, playful Labrador character All the ADR pups adore her, all the traumatised dogs are drawn to her because of her gentle confidence. Annabelle deserves the best life can offer in her final years for all the suffering she endured. She deserves a sofa to sleep on and daily walks, toys, chews, balls to chase and so much love. Annabelle has no ongoing health issues other than a grain allergy. If anyone would like to offer this beautiful, sweet Labrador the wonderful home she deserves, please send a message.

Size

Small

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Azores Dog Rescue

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About Annabelle

What life with Annabelle looks like

Annabelle is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Azores Dog Rescue 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 Annabelle, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Annabelle?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Azores Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Annabelle on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Annabelle if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Azores Dog Rescue 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Annabelle 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 Annabelle 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 Azores Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Annabelle 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 (EN). 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.