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Adopt Caramela

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Date of Birth: April 20, 2016 Entry into AFAMA: 20 April 2020 Port: Small System Reference: PZ14702 She is very energetic, loves to run, play and walk, especially on the beach! Godfather name: Philip Pacheco If you have any questions or need more information, please contact

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Data de Nascimento: 20 de Abril de 2016 Entrada na AFAMA: 20 de Abril de 2020 Porte: Pequeno Referência no Sistema: PZ14702 É muito enérgica, adora correr, brincar e passear, principalmente na praia! Nome padrinho: Filipe Pacheco Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Bringing Caramela home

What you'll need for Caramela 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Caramela

What life with Caramela looks like

Caramela is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at AFAMA Faial 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 Caramela, answered.

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