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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

António is a young dog, but has already experienced a side of life that no animal should ever know... He was taken from a case of abuse in June 2025, where he lived without regular access to food, fresh water, or even a shadow where he could rest. Despite this, António did not lose the ability to love. He is a kind and gentle dog, although a bit shy at first contact. He needs time, stability, and a calm environment to feel truly safe. When he realizes he is protected, he begins to show his gentle side and form very special bonds. He is social with other animals and could integrate well into a family that understands his pace and is willing to help him trust forever. Date of birth:

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O António é um cão ainda jovem, mas já conheceu um lado da vida que nenhum animal deveria conhecer… Foi retirado de uma situação de maus-tratos em junho de 2025, onde vivia sem acesso regular a comida, sem água fresca e sem sequer uma sombra onde pudesse descansar. Apesar disso, o António não perdeu a capacidade de amar. É um cão carinhoso e doce, embora um pouco tímido no primeiro contacto. Precisa de tempo, estabilidade e de um ambiente tranquilo para se sentir verdadeiramente seguro. Quando percebe que está protegido, começa a mostrar o seu lado meigo e a criar laços muito especiais. É sociável com outros animais e poderá integrar bem uma família que compreenda o seu ritmo e esteja disposta a ajudá-lo a confiar para sempre. Data de nascimento: 10/2023 Porte 💉 Vacinado, castrado, desparasitado e com microchip

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
Living with António
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing António home

What you'll need for António 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 António

What life with António looks like

António is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas in Portugal.

An young 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 António, answered.

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