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Brasa

Male · Puppy · 6 months

The Brasa is a dog with a strong personality and serious look, a true four-legged independent. He arrived lost and, gradually, has been gaining trust with the caregivers, showing a calmer and more observant side. He is social with most dogs, but likes to do things at his own pace, approaches when he wants and values his space. For those who appreciate dogs with character and presence, the Brasa is a unique choice.

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O Brasa é um cão de personalidade forte e olhar sério , um verdadeiro independente de quatro patas. Chegou perdido e, aos poucos, tem vindo a ganhar confiança nos cuidadores, mostrando um lado mais tranquilo e observador. É sociável com a maioria dos cães, mas gosta de fazer as coisas ao seu ritmo, aproxima-se quando quer e valoriza o seu espaço. Para quem aprecia cães com carácter e presença, o Brasa é uma escolha única.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 6 months
Location
🇵🇹Sintra
Shelter
Sítio dos Animais — Sintra
Living with Brasa
  • Neutered
Cared for by Sítio dos Animais — Sintra · Sintra

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Brasa home

What you'll need for Brasa 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 Brasa

What life with Brasa looks like

Brasa is a medium-sized puppy/kitten dog waiting at Sítio dos Animais — Sintra in Sintra.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇹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.

Sintra, Portugal browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Brasa, answered.

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