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Adopt Baixote

Mixed Breed · Male

He is a little one, which did not prevent him from living tied up all his life... It was like that that he was condemned to live like a pendulum at the end of that short chain, back and forth in the tiny space that was allowed to him. His neck still bears the mark of pulling on it so much. But the day of liberation has come and now he is seen, free and playful, enjoying being a free dog! The Baixote, with a smile on his snout, presents himself to everyone with the greatest joy. He loves to socialize! For him, life is now a party!

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É rasteirinho, o que não impediu que tenha vivido acorrentado a vida toda… Foi assim condenado a viver como um pêndulo na ponta daquela curta amarra, para um lado e o outro no micro espaço que lhe era permitido . O seu pescoço guarda ainda a marca de tanto puxar por ela. Mas o dia da libertação chegou e é vê-lo agora, livre e brincalhão a desfrutar de poder ser um cão livre ! O Baixote, de sorriso no focinho , a todos se apresenta com a maior alegria. Adora conviver ! Para ele a vida é agora uma festa ! É um jovem adorável companheiro que fará as delícias de quem com ele fizer compromisso sério para a vida Venha conhecê-lo Está desparasitado, vacinado, castrado e microchipado

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Patas Errantes
Living with Baixote
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Baixote home

What you'll need for Baixote 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 Baixote

What life with Baixote looks like

Baixote is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Patas Errantes 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 Baixote, answered.

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