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Brisa

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 12 years

On a January day in 2014, two ladies came to the CAT to deliver Brisa, still a puppy, saying they had found her. At the time, it was absolutely impossible to take her in due to lack of space, and we suggested they go to the municipal kennel. After about three hours, some ladies (not the previous ones) came to the CAT with Brisa in their arms, saying they had found her in the Giraldo Square. Does the story seem strange to you? Well, it did to us... Brisa will now be almost 9 years old.

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Num dia de Janeiro de 2014, duas senhoras apareceram no CAT para entregar a Brisa, ainda cachorrinha, dizendo que a tinham encontrado. Na altura foi absolutamente impossível recolhê-la por falta de espaço, e sugerimos que se dirigissem ao canil municipal. Passadas cerca de 3 horas, umas senhoras (que não as anteriores) apareceram no CAT com a Brisa nos braços, dizendo que a tinham encontrado na Praça do Giraldo. Parece-vos estranha, a história? Pois, a nós também... A Brisa terá agora quase 9 an

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Animais do Cantinho (Évora)
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Brisa home

What you'll need for Brisa 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
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    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
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    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
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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    €20–35

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About Brisa

What life with Brisa looks like

Brisa is a small senior mixed breed dog waiting at Animais do Cantinho (Évora) 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 Brisa, answered.

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