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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Flapi was born in July 2015 and entered the shelter in December of the same year. Since then, time has passed in silence. More than 121 months of waiting. 121 months without a single adoption visit. 121 months without ever being chosen. Flapi grew up and aged in the shelter, away from the comfort of a home, not knowing what it is to have a family of her own. It's hard to imagine that someone could be born to live forever waiting, invisible to the eyes of those who pass by. But this is Flapi's reality. Despite everything, she remains here. Present. Waiting. Waiting for someone to truly see her and realize that there is still time. Waiting for a hug, for a peaceful routine, for a place where she can finally rest her heart. Flapi doesn't need pity. She needs an opportunity. She needs a family that breaks this cycle and shows her that life can be different, even after so many years of being forgotten.

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A Flapi nasceu em julho de 2015 e entrou no abrigo em dezembro do mesmo ano. Desde então, o tempo passou em silêncio. São mais de 121 meses de espera. 121 meses sem uma única visita de adoção. 121 meses sem nunca ter sido escolhida. A Flapi cresceu e envelheceu no abrigo, longe do conforto de um lar, sem saber o que é ter uma família só sua. É duro imaginar que alguém possa nascer para viver eternamente à espera, invisível aos olhos de quem passa. Mas é essa a realidade da Flapi. Apesar de tudo, continua aqui. Presente. À espera. À espera que alguém a veja de verdade e perceba que ainda vai a tempo. À espera de um colo, de uma rotina tranquila, de um lugar onde possa finalmente descansar o coração. A Flapi não precisa de pena. Precisa de uma oportunidade. Precisa de uma família que quebre este ciclo e lhe mostre que a vida pode ser diferente, mesmo depois de tantos anos esquecida. Nasceu a 07/2015 | Porte médio Candidatura a adopção: Proposta de Adopção Canídeo

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
Living with Flapy
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Cared for by Associacao Midas · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Flapy home

What you'll need for Flapy 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.

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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 Flapy

What life with Flapy looks like

Flapy is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas in Portugal.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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 Flapy, answered.

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