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Harry

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Harry is one of our gentle giants! He is so soft on the inside and loves to play. Harry is just over 1 year old and is a Mioritic, a Great Dane mix who was rescued from a Romanian shelter where he was getting too big for transport and was feared he may have never made it out due to his size. Although he is a huge dog, he thinks he’s a lap dog and is very friendly and playful and needs someone to give him a forever home and dedicate some time and love. He loves all of our volunteers here at ADL and could be rehomed with a female dog. Harry knows the basic commands, sits well and will wait for his food if told to do so. If you are interested in adopting.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇵🇹Eastern Algarve

Shelter

A Dog's Life Rescue

Cared for by A Dog's Life Rescue · Eastern Algarve Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Harry home

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About Harry

What life with Harry looks like

Harry is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at A Dog's Life Rescue in Eastern Algarve.

A young 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 often arranged before placement. Adoption fees often cover some or all of the vet workup, so confirm with the shelter.

Eastern Algarve, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Harry, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Harry?: Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. A Dog's Life Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Harry on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Harry if I live in another country?: Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask A Dog's Life Rescue whether they will for Harry, what they require (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 Harry already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: TailHarbor has no vaccination, microchip or sterilization details for Harry. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by A Dog's Life Rescue, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Harry isn't the right fit?: Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask A Dog's Life Rescue about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Harry 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.