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Mixed Breed · Female

Responsible adoption for GAIA. GAIA lived on the streets of Anadia with her siblings. Taught by the older dogs not to trust humans, they are afraid of us and it is difficult to catch them. We have already rescued GAIA and one of her siblings, Uranus, and they are now in our shelter, safe, receiving health care, food, and a warm bed. Although still cautious, they are ready to meet their families and therefore enter responsible adoption. Female, medium size, dewormed Contact 918 570 448 to adopt (call to national mobile network)

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Gaia para adoção responsável A Gaia vivia nas ruas de Anadia, juntamente com os seus irmãos e irmãs. Ensinados pelos cães mais adultos a não confiar no ser humano, têm receio de nós e torna-se difícil de os apanhar. Já conseguimos resgatar a Gaia e um dos irmãos, o Urano, e já se encontram no nosso abrigo, seguros, a receber cuidados de saúde, comidinha e uma caminha quente. Apesar de ainda receosos, já se encontram prontos a conhecer as suas famílias e por isso entram para adoção responsável. Fêmea, porte médio, desparasitada Contacte o 918 570 448 para adotar (chamada para rede móvel nacional)

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada
Shelter
Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos
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Cared for by Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos · -387 MealhadaLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing GAIA home

What you'll need for GAIA in week one.

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  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 GAIA

What life with GAIA looks like

GAIA is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos in -387 Mealhada.

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 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.

-387 Mealhada, Portugal browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting GAIA, answered.

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