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Belinha

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

I am extremely shy, the result of the difficulties I faced throughout my life until I arrived at Cadela Carlota shelter. Date of birth: 01.02.2017 My life story: I arrived at the Cadela Carlota shelter in May 2025, coming from the Lagos dog shelter, where I had already been for several months. My temperament: I am extremely shy, the result of the difficulties I faced throughout my life until I arrived at Cadela Carlota shelter. I feel good near other dogs, although I don't socialize much with them. I tend to hide from people I don't know and only walk with volunteers I already like and trust. Even so, leaving my corner is always an adventure, because I am afraid of everything that is unfamiliar. If someone falls in love with me, it will be a work in progress - I will need a lot of patience, time, and love to learn that I am safe and that I can be myself. But I will succeed, I just need a lot of affection.

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Sou extremamente tímida, fruto das dificuldades que enfrentei ao longo da minha vida até chegar ao abrigo da Cadela Carlota. Data de nascimento: 01.02.2017 A minha história de vida: cheguei ao abrigo da Cadela Carlota em maio de 2025, vinda do Canil de Lagos, onde já vivia há alguns meses. O meu temperamento: sou extremamente tímida, fruto das dificuldades que enfrentei ao longo da minha vida até chegar ao abrigo da Cadela Carlota. Sinto-me bem perto dos outros cães, embora não socialize muito com eles. Costumo esconder-me das pessoas que não conheço e só passeio com os voluntários de quem já gosto e em quem confio. Mesmo assim, sair do meu cantinho é sempre uma aventura, porque tenho medo de tudo o que me é estranho. Se alguém se apaixonar por mim, será um verdadeiro trabalho em progresso — vou precisar de muita paciência, tempo e amor para aprender que estou em segurança e que posso ser eu própria. Mas eu vou conseguir, só preciso de muito carinho.

Size
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Cadela Carlota & Companhia
Living with Belinha
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Bringing Belinha home

What you'll need for Belinha in week one.

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    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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Belinha

What life with Belinha looks like

Belinha is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Belinha, answered.

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