Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Likely adopted

Ernie

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy

Found abandoned in a box with his two siblings, Ernie is the softie, who loves attention and can be quite dramatic when he doesn't get it but is full of affection. we are still learning his personality at the moment, but he is a happy abd playful puppy.

Size
Age
Puppy
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Adoption Dogs Portugal
Living with Ernie
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Adoption Dogs Portugal · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ernie home

What you'll need for Ernie in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

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

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

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

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Ernie

What life with Ernie looks like

Ernie is a puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Adoption Dogs Portugal in Portugal.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇹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.

Portugal, Portugal browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ernie, answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Zeus, male young Husky for adoption at Tierheim Herzsprung

Zeus

Husky

1 yearMale
Teo, male 3yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Herzsprung

Teo

Mixed Breed · large

3 yearsMale
Teddy, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Tierheim Herzsprung

Teddy

Mixed Breed

5 yearsMale

More from Adoption Dogs Portugal

Manuk, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Adoption Dogs Portugal, Portugal

Manuk

Mixed Breed · large

5 yearsMale
Misty, female young Mixed Breed for adoption at Adoption Dogs Portugal, Portugal

Misty

Mixed Breed · small

1 yearFemale
Pirata, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Adoption Dogs Portugal, Portugal

Pirata

Mixed Breed

Female
Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Zucca, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Rescue Algarve, Faro

Zucca

Mixed Breed · medium

4 monthsFemale
Zack, male 5yo Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Rescue Algarve, Faro

Zack

Mixed Breed · medium

5 yearsMale
Ypsy, female puppy Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Rescue Algarve, Faro

Ypsy

Mixed Breed · medium

4 monthsFemale
Yop, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Rescue Algarve, Faro

Yop

Mixed Breed · medium

Male
Yoggy, female Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Rescue Algarve, Faro

Yoggy

Mixed Breed · medium

Female
Véu, male Mixed Breed for adoption at Animal Rescue Algarve, Faro

Véu

Mixed Breed · medium

Male

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →