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Chia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

Chia is a 6 year old mini Podengo mix. She is the sweetest, most gentle, loving little dog who deserves the absolute best of everything. Let down by local people and authorities, this tiny 4.5kg dog spent days in agonising labour, suffered a ruptured uterus which then resulted in a life threatening infection. She was finally rescued by tourists after they contacted me. The vet said if she hadn't been brought in that evening, she would have died! Now she's looking for a special family to give her all the love she deserves. Sweet little Chia is currently with a foster dad and loving all the attention and walks on the beach. Her confidence is growing by the day She gets on well with other dogs and plays well with the other small ADR dogs but she's shy with new people. Please send a message if you are interested in adopting Chia.

Size

Tiny

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Azores Dog Rescue

Living with Chia

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About Chia

What life with Chia looks like

Chia is a very small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Azores Dog Rescue 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 Chia, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Chia?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Azores Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Chia on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Chia if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Azores Dog Rescue 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Chia 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 Chia 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 Azores Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Chia 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.