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Drago in Portugal

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Male / Neutered Age: born 14.04.2025 Location: Shelter / Portugal Compatibility: Prefers larger dogs Drago is looking for his new home. Drago has always lived with his mother and is not yet well socialized with other dogs. He prefers larger dogs over smaller ones. He is friendly towards humans. Drago is just one year old and we assume he hasn't learned much yet. The young man still needs to learn a lot. This includes the dog alphabet, leash training, house training, and all the things that belong to normal dog and family life. It should be noted that every animal shelter dog, especially in view of its past, brings its own story. Therefore, we can never predict how the dog will actually develop and react to living together in Germany with you / you. Drago can travel to a foster or final home.

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Geschlecht: männlich/kastriert Alter: geb. 14.04.2025 Standort: Shelter/Portugal Verträglichkeit: Bevorzugt eher größere Hunde Drago ist auf der Suche nach seinem neuen Zuhause. Drago hat immer nur mit seiner Mutter zusammengelebt und ist noch nicht so gut mit anderen Hunden sozialisiert. Größere Hunde werden bei ihm bevorzugt als kleinere. Dem Menschen gegenüber zeigt er sich freundlich. Drago ist gerade mal ein Jahr alt und wir gehen davon aus, dass er bislang noch nicht viel kennengelernt hat. Demnach muss der junge Mann noch einiges lernen. Dazu gehören das Hunde-ABC, Leinenführigkeit, Stubenreinheit und all die Sachen, die zu einem normalen Hunde- und Familienleben gehören. Anzumerken ist, dass jeder Tierschutzhund, gerade auch im Hinblick auf seine Vergangenheit, seine eigene Geschichte mitbringt. Wir können deshalb nie vorhersagen, wie der Hund sich tatsächlich entwickelt und auf das Zusammenleben in Deutschland mit dir/euch reagieren wird. Drago kann auf eine Pflege- oder Endstelle reisen.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Talkau
Shelter
Pro Dog International e.V.
Living with Drago in Portugal
  • Neutered
Cared for by Pro Dog International e.V. · TalkauLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Drago in Portugal home

What you'll need for Drago in Portugal 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 Drago in Portugal

What life with Drago in Portugal looks like

Drago in Portugal is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pro Dog International e.V. in Talkau.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Drago in Portugal, answered.

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