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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Date of Notification: September 1, 2025 Characteristics: Vaccinated and dewormed We were several abandoned dogs at the Bianca animal rescue association on a morning, inside a cardboard box, closed. We were full of fear, as being in a closed, dark place is really scary! My siblings were all adopted, and I, being shy and black, stayed here… It's true, black dogs are mostly left behind. And since I'm shy, it was even worse. I am very tender, craving affection, but on the other hand, I'm afraid because I was mistreated! If you give me a home with lots of love and understanding, I will be faithful forever. I just need patience from you. It would be ideal if there's another four-legged friend at home.

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D.N.: 1 setembro 2025 Características: Vacinada e desparasitada Eramos vários cachorros abandonados na Associação Bianca numa manhã, dentro de uma caixa de cartão, fechada. Estávamos cheios de medo, pois estar num sítio fechado, às escuras, é mesmo assustador! Os meus irmãos foram todos adotados e eu, por ser tímida e preta, aqui fiquei…. É verdade, cães e gatos pretos são na maioria deixados para trás. E como sou tímida ainda foi pior. Eu sou muito ternurenta, carente de mimo, mas por outro lado tenho medo, porque fui maltratada! Se me derem um lar com muito amor e compreensão, eu serei fiel eternamente. Só precisam de ter paciência comigo. O ideal é haver em casa outro amigo de 4 patas. Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Bellatrix
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Bringing Bellatrix home

What you'll need for Bellatrix 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 Bellatrix

What life with Bellatrix looks like

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

How do I contact the shelter about Bellatrix?
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 Bellatrix on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bellatrix 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 Bellatrix 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 Bellatrix 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 Bellatrix 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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