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Farnel

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Farnel is a 4 month old Pinscher mix, he was found in the middle of the road and rescued by a kind young lady before coming to me. He was terrified of the big dogs when he came to ADR and would scream in fear if they came anywhere near him - something bad happened to this little pup This afternoon, he's been playing with Chandler who is 17kg so it's safe to say that he has overcome his fear. Farnel is an energetic, playful pup, he loves to play and snuggle with the other dogs and pups. He still has some fear of humans though and isn't a lapdog, he'd rather curl up by my feet to sleep even though he knows he can trust me. If you are interested in adopting Farnel, please send a message.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Azores Dog Rescue

Living with Farnel

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About Farnel

What life with Farnel looks like

Farnel is a large puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Azores Dog Rescue 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Farnel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Farnel?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Azores Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Farnel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Farnel if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Azores Dog Rescue 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Farnel 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 Farnel 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 Azores Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Farnel 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.