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Bolinhas

Mixed Breed Β· Male

Characteristics: dewormed, vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. Personality: very gentle and sociable with people and other animals.

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CaracterΓ­sticas: Desparasitado, vacinado, castrado e com chip. Personalidade: muito meigo e sociΓ‘vel com pessoas e outros animais. Apadrinhado por JoΓ£o Diogo

Size
Medium
Age
β€”
Location
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Bolinhas
  • βœ“Vaccinated
  • βœ“Neutered
  • βœ“Microchipped
Cared for by Bianca APSΒ Β· PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed β†’
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Bolinhas home

What you'll need for Bolinhas in week one.

Hand-picked Β· prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier β€” 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 Β· 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 β€” 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 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. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" β€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures β€” to let them settle.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉAdopting 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. Bianca APS handles screening and the adoption contract directly β€” 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 β€” 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 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 β€” 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 β€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Bianca APS 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 β€” 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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