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Benfica Bobby

Mixed Breed · Male

Benfica Bobby was found alone on the street.He had a microchip, but his owners surrendered him.He had furunculosis, a skin condition that causes painful infected bumps.He is playful, friendly with people, enjoys human company, and is sociable with other dogs.

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇵🇹Faro
Shelter
Animal Rescue Algarve
Living with Benfica Bobby
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Benfica Bobby home

What you'll need for Benfica Bobby 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 Benfica Bobby

What life with Benfica Bobby looks like

Benfica Bobby is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Rescue Algarve in Faro.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Faro, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Benfica Bobby, answered.

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