How do I contact the shelter about Brutus?

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 Brutus on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Brutus 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 Brutus 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 Brutus 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 Brutus 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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Brutus

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

I really like freedom, but I also like being with my dog companions, and even though I don't show it, I like people's attention. Date of birth: 06.21.2016 Size: medium My life story: I was left at the Lagos dog shelter in 2017 by my own owner. From the Lagos dog shelter they took me to the animal rescue association shelter, but on the first days, I managed to jump over the fence and lived outside the kennels for several years, but never left the shelter because that's where I was fed. One day they caught me and put me back in one of the kennels. I got used to it there and I even like living with my two companions. My temperament: I am very, very shy, but I don't harm anyone. I bark, but I don't bite. I am very reserved and only walk on a leash with volunteers I know well, and only if my two companions go too. At first I always tried to escape, but now I am calmer and even if I escape, I take my walk and end up coming back. The ideal home for me would be a house where I could have a lot of freedom.

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Gosto muito de liberdade, mas também gosto de estar com os meus companheiros cães e, mesmo que não demonstre, gosto da atenção das pessoas. Data de nascimento: 21.06.2016 Porte: médio A minha história de vida: eu fui deixado no Canil de Lagos em 2017, pelo meu próprio dono. Do canil de Lagos levaram-me para o abrigo da associação mas, logo nos primeiros dias, consegui saltar a vedação e vivi durante alguns anos fora dos canis, mas sem nunca deixar o abrigo pois era lá que era alimentado. Um dia conseguiram apanhar-me e voltar a pôr-me dentro de um dos canis. Lá me habituei e até gosto de viver com as minhas duas companheiras. O meu temperamento: eu sou muito, muito desconfiado, mas não faço mal a ninguém. Ladro, mas não mordo. Sou muito esquivo e só passeio à trela com os voluntários que conheço bem e só vou se as minhas duas companheiras foram também. Ao princípio tentava sempre fugir, mas agora estou mais calmo e, mesmo se fugir, dou a minha voltinha e acabo por regressar. A casa ideal para mim seria uma casa onde pudesse ter muita liberdade.

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Cadela Carlota & Companhia

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About Brutus

What life with Brutus looks like

Brutus is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Brutus, answered.

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