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Jenny

Female · Adult · 5 years

Personality & BehaviorJenny’s journey has been a long and challenging one. She arrived at a municipal canil as a tiny puppy with her siblings and spent two years in a small concrete box, never knowing the feeling of soft grass beneath her paws or the warmth of human love. When she and her brothers, Atila and Gengis Khan, finally came to our shelter, they were completely overwhelmed, the world outside their box was frightening, and they hid away, unsure of what to do.But Jenny is brave. She was the first of the three to step forward and allow herself to be touched, the first to begin trusting humans again. Now she is finally enjoying the freedom of the big play area, forming bonds with other dogs and slowly but surely learning to embrace love and kindness. Adoption RequirementsHome type : A quiet, rural home with a big, secure garden where she can feel safe and have space to move.Experience : A patient, experienced owner who understands shy dogs and is willing to give her time to build trust.Other pets/kids : A home with or without other dogs, she enjoys canine company, but she will need slow and careful introductions.learn more about adoption Tiny ShelterAlbufeira, SponsorIn-Kind DonationsTeaming Group How to helpDonateFosterVolunteer GeneralAbout UsContactNews © 2026 Tiny Shelter | credits

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Albufeira
Shelter
Tiny Shelter Portugal
Living with Jenny
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Tiny Shelter Portugal · Albufeira

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Jenny home

What you'll need for Jenny 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 Jenny

What life with Jenny looks like

Jenny is a large adult dog waiting at Tiny Shelter Portugal in Albufeira.

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 Jenny, answered.

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