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Boris

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Age: 06/2017. Sex: maleHeight: medium. Weight: -Temperament: Rescued in a very weakened state, his recovery was slow. We are trying everything to save the only eye he has left, which was severely damaged, and he no longer faces the risk of going blind. The eye socket, which was open, had to be closed due to the high risk of infection and also in the interest of a better quality of life, and everything went well. But Boris is a gentleman who always maintains his composure. His favorite pastime is eating a lot, probably because of all the hunger he experienced during his neglected life. He has been waiting for his home at our shelter since February 2024. At the shelter since: 02/2024Compatible with dogs: -Compatible with cats: unknownCompatible with children:

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Idade: 06/2017. Sexo: machoAltura: médio. Peso: -Carácter: Foi resgatado muito debilitado, a sua recuperação foi lenta, estamos a tentar tudo para salvar o único olho que lhe resta, que estava muito danificado, e já não corre risco de cegueira.A órbita ocular, que estava aberta, teve de ser fechada devido ao enorme risco de infeção e também no interesse de uma melhor qualidade de vida, e tudo correu bem.Mas Boris é um cavalheiro que mantém sempre a compustura, o que mais gosta é de comer muito., provavelmente por causa de toda a fome que passou na sua vida negligenciada.Está à espera da sua casa no abrigo desde fevereiro de 2024No abrigo desde: 02/2024Compatível com cães: -Compatível com gatos: desconhecidoCompatível com crianças: desconhecido

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Abrigo de Carinho
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Boris home

What you'll need for Boris 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 Boris

What life with Boris looks like

Boris is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Abrigo de Carinho in Portugal.

An young 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 Boris, answered.

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