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Adopt Charlie

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

It all began in May 2025, when I was rescued from the streets of Lagos by a family who, not finding my previous owner, decided to give me a new opportunity. For some time, I lived with them and formed strong bonds - I really liked them and also the dogs that already lived in the house. Unfortunately, despite all the affection, they realized that I am a very dependent dog. I felt very sad when left alone and, therefore, cried and made noise. With much sadness, in July 2025, the family had to take me to the shelter, hoping that I would find someone who understands my needs and can give me a permanent home.

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tudo começou em maio de 2025, quando fui resgatado das ruas de Lagos por uma família que, não encontrando o meu antigo dono, decidiu dar-me uma nova oportunidade. Durante algum tempo, vivi com eles e criei laços fortes — gostava muito deles e também dos cães que já viviam na casa. Infelizmente, apesar de todo o carinho, perceberam que eu sou um cão muito carente. Sentia-me muito triste quando ficava sozinho e, por isso, chorava e fazia barulho. Com muita pena, em julho de 2025, a família teve de me levar para o abrigo, na esperança de que eu encontre alguém que compreenda as minhas necessidades e me possa dar um lar definitivo.

Size
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇹Cadela Carlota
Shelter
Cadela Carlota
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Bringing Charlie home

What you'll need for Charlie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota in Cadela Carlota.

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.

Cadela Carlota, Portugal browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

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