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Caramelinho

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Caramelinho and his companion Nikita were surrendered to the shelter because their elderly owner could no longer care for them. Both dogs are very affectionate, accustomed to human interaction, and are now seeking a responsible home where they can receive love, affection, and all necessary care. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact.

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Data de Nascimento: 14 de Janeiro de 2023. Entrada na AFAMA: 18 de Junho de 2026 Porte: Pequeno Referência no Sistema: PZ19004 O Caramelinho e o seu companheiro a Nikita foram entregues no abrigo porque o dono, já de idade avançada, já não conseguia cuidar deles. Os dois são cães muito queridos, habituados ao convívio com pessoas, meigos e sociáveis, e procuram agora um lar responsável onde possam receber amor, carinho e todos os cuidados necessários. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
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Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Bringing Caramelinho home

What you'll need for Caramelinho 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 Caramelinho

What life with Caramelinho looks like

Caramelinho is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at AFAMA Faial in Portugal.

An young 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 Caramelinho, answered.

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