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Elena

Mixed Breed Ā· Female Ā· 3 years

Characteristics: Vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed. I was born in a camp with tents, old cars, and firewood. My mother is bigger than me šŸ˜‰ I'm a bit shy but very cute, and if you get to know me, I'll trust you easily. Since I never had any affection, I became this way, fearful. And because I was probably rejected...

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CaracterĆ­sticas: Vacinada, desparasitada e esterilizada Nasci num lote com barracas, carros velhos e lenhas. A minha mĆ£e Ć© maior que eu šŸ˜‰ Sou um pouco tĆ­mida, mas muito fofa e se te conhecer entrego-me facilmente. Como nunca tive carinhos, fiquei assim, receosa. E porque provavelmente era rejeitadaā€¦ Adorava ter o que nunca tive, um lar, onde dizem que hĆ” muito amor para mim e muita compreensĆ£o šŸ˜‰ TambĆ©m disponĆ­vel para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
3 years
Location
šŸ‡µšŸ‡¹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Elena
  • āœ“Vaccinated
  • āœ“Spayed
Cared for by Bianca APSĀ Ā· PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed ā†’
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Elena home

What you'll need for Elena in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier ā€” what most shelters require for pickup.

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    ā‚¬35ā€“45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    ā‚¬50ā€“80
  3. 03
    Legal Ā· EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    ā‚¬8ā€“12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    ā‚¬18ā€“25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade ā€” rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    ā‚¬30ā€“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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    ā‚¬20ā€“35

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About Elena

What life with Elena looks like

Elena is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible ā€” a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" ā€” quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures ā€” to let them settle.

šŸ‡µšŸ‡¹Adopting 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.

Portugal, Portugal ā€” browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Elena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Elena?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bianca APS handles screening and the adoption contract directly ā€” TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Elena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Elena if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad ā€” 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 ā‚¬100ā€“ā‚¬350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Elena 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 ā€” ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Elena isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work ā€” that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Bianca APS early rather than rehoming privately; they know Elena 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 ā€” 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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