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Cassidy

Rhodesian Ridgeback · Female · Adult · 5 years

Cassidy is Diamond’s sister and one of Maggie’s seven puppies. Maggie was rescued from the streets, and while three of her pups have found loving homes, Cassidy and three of her siblings are still waiting at the shelter. Cassidy is a calm, gentle girl who thrives in peaceful environments. She’s great in the car and gets along well with bigger dogs, though she prefers to avoid small ones. Submissive by nature, Cassidy needs a bit of time and space to settle in—but once she does, she becomes a loving and easygoing companion.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary
Living with Cassidy
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary · PortugalLearn about Rhodesian Ridgeback →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Cassidy home

What you'll need for Cassidy 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 Cassidy

What life with Cassidy looks like

Cassidy is a large adult rhodesian ridgeback dog waiting at Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary in Portugal.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Cassidy, answered.

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