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Adopt Blake

Pit Bull Terrier · Male · Puppy · 6 months

The Blake is a young, energetic dog. Therefore, he needs a lot of stimulation, many (and loooong) walks, and a lot of play. After all, he is a young and healthy dog. And of course, he loves play! In general, he gets a bit nervous when meeting other dogs, and maybe he would be happier being an only child, but with time and patience, he will surely get used to canine company.

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O Blake é um patudo jovem e com muita energia. Por isso precisa de muito estímulo, muitos (e loooongos) passeios, e muita brincadeira. Afinal de contas, é um cão jovem e saudável. E Claro, adora brincadeira! No geral fica um pouco nervoso quando conheçe outros cães, e se calhar seria mais feliz sendo filho único, mas com tempo e paciência de certeza que se consegue habituar a uma companhia canina.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇵🇹Sintra
Shelter
Sítio dos Animais — Sintra
Living with Blake
  • Neutered
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by Sítio dos Animais — Sintra · SintraLearn about Pit Bull Terrier

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Blake home

What you'll need for Blake 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 Blake

What life with Blake looks like

Blake is a medium-sized puppy/kitten pit bull terrier dog waiting at Sítio dos Animais — Sintra in Sintra.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇹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 Blake, answered.

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