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Adopt Bock

Mixed Breed · Male · 2 years

Characteristics: Vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered. Ask me why I'm called Bock? It's simple, I was found abandoned in the area where the annual Super Bock event, Super Rock, takes place 😉 They've told me I have beautiful, sweet eyes. I hope you notice that 🙂 I'm calm, I enjoy walks, good food, and lots of love. You know, the things I never had. I promise to be super loyal, loving, and to dedicate myself 500% to my family.

Read original (pt)

Características: Vacinado, desparasitado e castrado. Pergunta-me porque me chamo Bock? É simples, fui encontrado abandonado na zona onde ocorre anualmente o evento Super Bock, Super Rock 😉 Já me disseram que tenho uns olhos lindos e doces. Espero que reparem nisso 🙂 Sou calmo, gosto de passeios, boa comidinha e muito amor. Sabem, aquilo que nunca tive. Prometo ser super leal, amoroso e dedicar-me a 500% à minha família. Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
2 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Bock
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Bianca APS · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bock home

What you'll need for Bock 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 Bock

What life with Bock looks like

Bock is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Bianca APS in Portugal.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bock, answered.

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