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Francisco

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Francisco - the most beloved dog in the world Francisco is an incredibly friendly and cheerful male dog in his prime. He is open to everyone, whether human or dog. There isn't a dog at the animal shelter that Francisco doesn't get along with. Francisco is very cuddly, people-oriented, and loves it when someone can engage with him in the animal shelter daily routine. Then he gives kisses and enjoys having his belly rubbed. Despite his 6-7 years, he is very fit and lively and loves long walks and play sessions. Francisco is a loving, affectionate male dog who would surely also make a family with children happy. Of course, Francisco can also be rehomed as a second dog and gets along with cats. Francisco will be neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, tested for Mediterranean diseases, and rehomed with an EU Pass.

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Francisco - der liebste Hund der Welt Francisco ist ein unglaublich freundlicher und fröhlicher Rüde im besten Alter. Er ist aufgeschlossen zu jedem, egal ob Mensch oder Hund. Es gibt im Tierheim wirklich keinen Hund mit dem er sich nicht versteht. Francisco ist sehr verschmust, menschenbezogen und liebt es, wenn sich im Tierheim-Alltag Jemand mit ihm beschäftigen kann. Dann gibt er Küsschen und lässt sich genussvoll den Bauch rubbeln. Trotz seinen 6-7 Jahren ist er sehr fit und munter und liebt ausgedehnte Spaziergänge und Spielrunden. Francisco ist ein liebevoller, zärtlicher Rüde, der sicher auch eine Familie mit Kindern glücklich machen würde. Natürlich kann Francisco auch als Zweithund vermittelt werden und verträgt sich mit Katzen. Francisco wird kastriert, vollständig geimpft, gechipt, entwurmt, auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten getestet und mit einem EU-Pass vermittelt.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Francisco
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Hundehilfe Portugal · SpeyerLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Francisco home

What you'll need for Francisco 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 Francisco

What life with Francisco looks like

Francisco is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Hundehilfe Portugal in Speyer.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Francisco, answered.

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