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Bolinhas

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 13 years

The Bolinhas spent most of his life surviving... without comfort, without a hug, just the bare minimum to move forward. He carries some fears, natural for someone who has never known the comfort of a home or the daily affection of a family. But behind this shyness, there is a sweet, sociable dog full of desire to trust. It just takes time... to learn to open his heart. He finally seeks what he has always lacked: a home where he can rest, feel safe, and discover that life can also be light, warm, and beautiful. 💛 📅 Date of birth:

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O Bolinhas passou grande parte da vida a sobreviver… Sem conforto, sem colo, apenas o essencial para seguir em frente. Traz consigo alguns receios, naturais de quem nunca conheceu o aconchego de uma casa ou o carinho diário de uma família. Mas por detrás dessa timidez, há um cão doce, sociável e cheio de vontade de confiar. Basta dar-lhe tempo… para conseguir abrir o seu coração. Procura, finalmente, aquilo que sempre lhe faltou: um lar onde possa descansar, sentir-se seguro e descobrir que a vida também pode ser leve, quente e bonita. 💛 📅 Data de nascimento: 01/2013 | Porte médio

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
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Bringing Bolinhas home

What you'll need for Bolinhas 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 Bolinhas

What life with Bolinhas looks like

Bolinhas is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas in Portugal.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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 Bolinhas, answered.

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