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Adopt Caramelo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Date of Birth: February 16, 2019 Entry into AFAMA: 11 February 2022 Port: Medium System Reference: PZ16305 Name of godmother: Natalia Devargas The Caramel was long lost in the variant, not letting himself get caught until GNR finally caught him and brought him in. We thought he was lost but no one ever came to claim him. He's docile and sociable with people and other dogs, and he'd be a wonderful family dog. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact

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Data de Nascimento: 16 de Fevereiro de 2019 Entrada na AFAMA: 11 de Fevereiro de 2022Porte: Médio Referência no Sistema: PZ16305Nome madrinha: Natália Devargas O Caramelo andou muito tempo perdido na variante, não se deixando apanhar até que finalmente a GNR o conseguiu apanhar e veio trazê-lo. Achámos que estava perdido mas nunca ninguém veio reclamá-lo. Ele é dócil e sociável com pessoas e outros cães, e seria um cão de família maravilhoso. Se tem alguma questão ou necessita mais informação, por favor entre em contato

Size
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
AFAMA Faial
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Bringing Caramelo home

What you'll need for Caramelo in week one.

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    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
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    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
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
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    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 Caramelo

What life with Caramelo looks like

Caramelo 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 Caramelo, answered.

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