How do I contact the shelter about Damião?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Abrigo de Carinho handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Damião on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Damião if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Abrigo de Carinho 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 Damião 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 Damião 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 Abrigo de Carinho early rather than rehoming privately; they know Damião 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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Damião

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

Age: Gender: male Medium height Weight: Character: The sweet Damião was found on the street. Damião is a special dog with a touching story. He was found on the street and taken to a safe place by a volunteer in Portugal. Like many other animals that have to survive on their own, he was at great risk of being hit by a car, but fortunately had the opportunity to have a better life 🍀 He is an incredibly cute and affectionate dog who especially attaches to people. He loves company and gets along very well with female dogs, and also gets along with the right male dogs. With his calm and friendly nature, it's easy to like him, and he has the ability to quickly gain trust when he feels that someone wants the best for him. Damião is a slim and handsome dog, weighing just over thirteen kilograms and having a harmonious physique that makes him elegant and strong at the same time. He is still young, born in September 2024, and has all his life ahead of him. He has already shown that he adapts to new environments and is now just waiting to discover what it's like to be loved and valued in a safe home. Damião carries his past strongly, but deserves a future full of affection, human warmth, and security. He is ready to share his heart with the family that decides to open the door to him. In the shelter since: 09/2025 Compatible with dogs: yes Compatible with cats: unknown Compatible with children:

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Idade: Sexo: machoAltura: médio Peso:Carácter: O doce Damião foi encontrado na rua.Damião é um cão especial com uma história comovente. Ele foi encontrado na rua e levado para um local seguro por um voluntário em Portugal. Como muitos outros animais que precisam sobreviver por conta própria, ele corria grande risco de ser atropelado, mas felizmente teve a oportunidade de ter uma vida melhor 🍀Ele é um cão incrivelmente fofo e carinhoso, que se apega especialmente às pessoas. Ele adora companhia e se dá muito bem com cadelas, e também se dá bem com os machos certos. Com seu jeito calmo e amigável, é fácil gostar dele, e ele tem a capacidade de ganhar confiança rapidamente quando sente que alguém quer o bem dele.O Damião é um cão esguio e bonito, pesa pouco mais de treze quilos e tem um físico harmonioso, que o torna elegante e robusto ao mesmo tempo. Ele ainda é jovem, nasceu em setembro de 2024 e tem toda a vida pela frente. Ele já demonstrou que se adapta a novos ambientes e agora está apenas à espera de descobrir como é ser amado e valorizado num lar seguro.Damião carrega o seu passado com força, mas merece um futuro cheio de carinho, calor humano e segurança. Ele está pronto para partilhar o seu coração com a família que decidir abrir-lhe as portas.No abrigo desde: 09/2025Compatível com cães: simCompatível com gatos: desconhecidoCompatível com crianças: desconhecido

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Abrigo de Carinho

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About Damião

What life with Damião looks like

Damião is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Abrigo de Carinho in Portugal.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Damião, answered.

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