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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

Date of Birth: February 22, 2018 Entry into AFAMA: 30 September 2021 Port: Large System Reference: PZ16009 Bonnie was collected by the municipal kennel in February 2021 in the Flemish parish, following several complaints received. It showed signs of an accident, with an extensive wound to the posterior limb, but then a surgical intervention and a recovery period he was fine. Bonnie is playful, very docile, and sociable with people and other dogs. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact

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Data de Nascimento: 22 de Fevereiro de 2018 Entrada na AFAMA: 30 de Setembro de 2021Porte: Grande Referência no Sistema: PZ16009 O Bonnie foi recolhido pelo canil municipal em fevereiro de 2021 na freguesia dos Flamengos, na sequência de várias queixas recebidas. Mostrava sinais de ter sofrido um acidente, com uma ferida extensa no membro posterior, mas depois uma intervenção cirúrgica e um período de recuperação ele ficou bem. O Bonnie é brincalhão, muito dócil, e sociável com pessoas e outros cães. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Bringing Bonnie home

What you'll need for Bonnie in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About Bonnie

What life with Bonnie looks like

Bonnie 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 Bonnie, answered.

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