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Cadpig

Mixed Breed · Male

CADPIG The mother Neve arrived at the shelter with her seven puppies. Cadpig is a male who stands out from the others because of his spots. We know the mother is medium sized, but we do not have information about the father (photo of the mother in the comments). Cadpig is expected to be medium sized. He was born in early October. Do not adopt on impulse, Cadpig is not a toy.

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CADPIG A mãe Neve chegou ao abrigo com os seus sete rebentos. Cadpig é um macho que se distingue dos restantes pela suas manchinhas. Conhecemos a mãe que é de porte médio, mas não temos informações do progenitor (foto da mãe nos comentários). O Cadpig será previsivelmente de porte médio. Terá nascido no início de outubro. Não adote por impulso, o Cadpig não é um brinquedo. Contacto 918570448

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Quatro Patas e Focinhos
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cadpig home

What you'll need for Cadpig 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

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    €20–35

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About Cadpig

What life with Cadpig looks like

Cadpig is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Quatro Patas e Focinhos 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 Cadpig, answered.

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