How do I contact the shelter about Brownie?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Cadela Carlota & Companhia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Brownie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Brownie if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Brownie 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 Brownie 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 Cadela Carlota & Companhia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Brownie 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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Brownie

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

I am shy but very affectionate. I only trust those I trust. Birth date: 2012 Size: large My life story: I was taken to the shelter by the Lagos dog shelter many years ago (2012). We were a pack of seven dogs that roamed the area of Boavista Golf and scared the golfers because we were very numerous and very big. People said we were aggressive, but we were just looking for food. We were always very shy and were kept in a pack, always together, because we didn't like other dogs. Over time, my companions have been dying and now there are three of us left, me, Maluka and Girlie. My temperament: I have always been very shy and always had a lot of fear of people. I started to trust a little when one of the volunteers began to spend more time with me and my sisters and now they can even take us out of our dog shelter and take us to play in the recreation area, something that was impossible before. They say I am very intelligent and it's true. I am calm and don't cause conflicts with anyone, I prefer to stay away. I don't know if I will ever find a family. I think I would like to, but I would need an outdoor space and the family would have to be patient with me, to gain my trust and me to start liking them. I behave very well, so I think I would be a good dog.

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Sou tímida mas muito, muito afetuosa. Só dou confiança a quem eu confio. Data de nascimento: 2012 Porte: grande A minha história de vida: eu fui levada para o abrigo pelo Canil de Lagos há muitos anos atrás (2012). Éramos uma matilha de sete cães que andavam na zona do Golfe da Boavista e assustavamos os golfistas pois éramos muito e éramos muito grandes. As pessoas diziam que éramos agressivos, mas nós só andavamos à procura de comida. Sempre fomos muito tímidos e fomos mantidos em matilha, sempre juntos, pois não gostávamos dos outros cães. Com o tempo os meus companheiros foram morrendo e agora restamos três, eu, a Maluka e a Girlie. O meu temperamento: eu fui sempre muito tímida e sempre tive muito receio das pessoas. Só comecei a confiar um pouco quando uma das voluntárias começou a passar mais tempo comigo e com as minhas irmãs e agora até já conseguem tirar-nos do nosso canil e levar-nos a brincar na zona de recreio, coisa que, antes, era impossível. Dizem que sou muito inteligente e é verdade. Sou calma e não arranjo conflitos com ninguém, prefiro afastar-me. Não sei se algum dia vou encontrar uma família. Acho que gostava, mas tinha que ter um espaço exterior e a família tinha que ter paciência comigo, para ganhar a minha confiança e eu passar a gostar deles. Eu porto-me muito bem, por isso acho que iria ser um bom cão.

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

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Shelter

Cadela Carlota & Companhia

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About Brownie

What life with Brownie looks like

Brownie is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Brownie, answered.

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