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Adopt Calçado

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Date of Birth: January 28, 2020 Entry into AFAMA: 26 October 2023 Port: Medium System Reference: PZ17527 Godfather name: Gjalt van der Zee The Footwear was tied up and left with Badger when the owner left the island. He came in very scared, clearly a victim of mistreatment, and now he's gaining confidence. He's docile with people and animals, but he'll need a very patient owner to give him the time to recover from the bad start of life. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact

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Data de Nascimento: 28 de Janeiro de 2020 Entrada na AFAMA: 26 de Outubro de 2023Porte: Médio Referência no Sistema: PZ17527 Nome padrinho: Gjalt van der Zee O Calçado foi amarrado e deixado com o Texugo quando o dono saiu da ilha. Chegou muito assustado, claramente vítima de maus-tratos, e agora está a ganhar confiança. Ele é dócil com pessoas e animais, mas precisará de um dono muito paciente que lhe dê o tempo necessário para se recuperar do mau começo de vida. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Bringing Calçado home

What you'll need for Calçado 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
  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 Calçado

What life with Calçado looks like

Calçado is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at AFAMA Faial 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 Calçado, answered.

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