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Adopt Dikas

Mixed Breed · Male · 5 years

At the beginning, when I first arrived here, I was almost Dikas, the terrible. No one trusted me. But I swear it wasn't my fault. I had a rough time before I got here. They tied me up with a rope, and it seems they forgot about me, as the rope got stuck around my neck. The vet had to perform a small surgery to remove that rope from my neck. They also hurt me badly in one eye, so I can't see out of it. At that time, I thought all people were the same, but then I found out they weren't, UFA! Here, I feel protected. Maybe I'll never have a home of my own, but this will always be my home, where I feel safe.

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Sabem ao início quando aqui cheguei, quase que era Dikas, o terrível. Ninguém confiava em mim. Mas juro que a culpa não era minha. Passei um mau bocado antes de aqui chegar. Amararam-me com uma corda e parece que se esqueceram de mim, pois a corda entrou-me pelo pescoço dentro. A veterinário teve de fazer uma pequena cirurgia para me retirar aquela corda do pescoço. Também me magoaram muito num olho e por isso não vejo. Naquela altura eu pensava que todas as pessoas eram iguais, mas depois descobri que não, UFA! Aqui sinto-me protegido, talvez nunca venha a ter uma casa, mas esta será sempre a minha casa, onde me sinto seguro. Apadrinhado por Allen Walsh

Size
Small
Age
5 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
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Cared for by Bianca APS · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Dikas home

What you'll need for Dikas 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 Dikas

What life with Dikas looks like

Dikas is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Bianca APS 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 Dikas, answered.

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