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Bia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

Birth date: August 25, 2021 Entry into AFAMA: September 19, 2023 Size: Medium System reference: PZ17454 Godmother name: Hennie Detiger A Bia entered with mother and two siblings at the owner's request who could not keep them on the land in Lajinha. She is very gentle, although a little scared at first, very sociable with people.

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Data de Nascimento: 25 de Agosto de 2021 Entrada na AFAMA: 19 de Setembro de 2023Porte: Médio Referência no Sistema: PZ17454 Nome madrinha: Hennie Detiger A Bia entrou com mãe e dois irmãos a pedido do dono que não os podia manter no terreno na Lajinha. Ela é muito meiga, embora um pouco assustada no início, muito sociável com as pessoas. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
Living with Bia
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bia home

What you'll need for Bia 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

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    €20–35

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About Bia

What life with Bia looks like

Bia is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at AFAMA Faial 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 Bia, answered.

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