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Francesco

Male · 3 years

Breed: German Shepherd Cross Caracteristics: vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered I am Francesco and came from the municipal dog shelter to Bianca. I was found on the street, abandoned, like thousands of animals are in this country… I am very gentle, friendly, love people, and enjoy their company. Now I am at the animal rescue association Bianca, waiting for someone to see that I exist, but I am not very hopeful… there are so many of my friends still waiting for years… why?

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Raça: cruzado de pastor aleman Características: vacinado, desparasitado e castrado Sou o Francesco e vim do canil municipal para a Bianca Eu fui encontrado na rua, abandonado, como milhares de animais são neste país…. Sou muito meigo, simpático, adoro pessoas, gosto da sua companhia. Estou agora na Associação Bianca à espera que alguém veja que eu existo, mas sou pouco esperançoso….estão aqui tantos amigos meus há anos…porquê? Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
3 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Francesco
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
Cared for by Bianca APS · Portugal
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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Francesco home

What you'll need for Francesco 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 Francesco

What life with Francesco looks like

Francesco is a large adult 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 — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇵🇹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 Francesco, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Francesco?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bianca APS handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Francesco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Francesco if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — 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 €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Francesco 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 Francesco 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 Bianca APS early rather than rehoming privately; they know Francesco 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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