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Adopt Claire

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Rescued from a situation of animal accumulation along with her sister Valentina. Due to the environment where she grew up, and with little human contact, she feels uncomfortable in our presence. Friendly with other dogs, ideal for families with other dogs that help her feel comfortable, and some space.

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Recolhida de uma situação de acumulação de animais juntamente com a sua irmã Valentina. Devido ao ambiente onde cresceu, e com pouco contacto humano, sente-se desconfortável na nossa presença. Sociável com outros cães, ideal para famílias com outros cães que ajudem a sentir-se confortável, e algum espaço.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Braga
Shelter
CRO Braga
Living with Claire
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Claire home

What you'll need for Claire 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 Claire

What life with Claire looks like

Claire is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at CRO Braga in Braga.

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 Claire, answered.

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