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Iris

Mixed Breed · Female

Small female named Farrusca Mealhada from Aveiro, spayed and dewormed. Farrusca is a little dog that used to roam the streets, loved by some, not so well-liked by others, but she lived there, fed by those who cared for her. After several attempts, we managed to catch her using a capture box and brought her to our shelter, where she has a comfortable bed and fresh food in her bowl. She has made some friends, but remains very shy and timid. She needs a family that understands her fears and has patience to gain her trust. Contact to adopt responsibly at 918 570 488 (call to national mobile network)

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Iris Farrusca Mealhada, Aveiro Porte pequeno, fêmea, esterilizada e desparasitada. A Iris é uma cadelinha que andava na rua, adorada por uns, não tão bem vista por outros, mas por lá vivia, alimentada por quem lhe queria bem. Após várias tentativas, conseguimos apanhá-la com uma caixa de captura e trouxemo-la para o nosso abrigo, onde tem uma caminha confortável e comida sempre fresca na tigela. Já criou algumas amizades, mas continua muito receosa e tímida. Precisa de uma família que perceba os seus medos e que tenha paciência em ganhar a sua confiança. Contacte para adotar com responsabilidade o 918 570 488 (chamada para rede móvel nacional)

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Quatro Patas e Focinhos
Living with Iris
  • Spayed
Cared for by Quatro Patas e Focinhos · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Iris home

What you'll need for Iris 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 Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Quatro Patas e Focinhos in Portugal.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Iris, answered.

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