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Joãozinho

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

The charming Joãozinho was rescued from poor husbandry along with his mother Gigi. Joãozinho is a sweet guy and, age-appropriate, a constant bundle of energy always ready to play. When Joãozinho meets new people or steps out of his comfort zone, he is initially a bit shy and unsure. With a little patience, love, and a few treats, he quickly relaxes and transforms into a little rascal. Like his mother Gigi, Joãozinho gets along well with dogs of both sexes and is very people-oriented and clingy. Joãozinho loves walks and wild play just as much as cuddles and a short nap in someone’s lap. Whether he could share his home with cats would need to be tested if there is interest.

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Der bezaubernde Joãozinho wurde zusammen mit seiner Mutter Gigi aus schlechter Haltung gerettet. Joãozinho ist ein ganz lieber Kerl und altersentsprechend ein stets zum Spielen aufgelegtes Energiebündel. Wenn Joãozinho neue Menschen kennenlernt oder seine Komfortzone verlässt, ist er anfänglich noch etwas schüchtern und unsicher. Mit etwas Geduld, Liebe und ein paar Leckerchen entspannt er sich jedoch schnell und verwandelt sich in einen kleinen Frechdachs. Wie seine Mutter Gigi verträgt sich auch Joãozinho bestens mit Hunden beiderlei Geschlechts und ist sehr menschenbezogen und anhänglich. Joãozinho liebt Spaziergänge und wildes Spiel genauso wie Streicheleinheiten und ein kurzes Nickerchen auf dem Schoß. Ob er sein Zuhause auch mit Katzen teilen könnte, müsste bei Interesse noch getestet werden.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Speyer
Shelter
Hundehilfe Portugal
Living with Joãozinho
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Joãozinho home

What you'll need for Joãozinho 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 Joãozinho

What life with Joãozinho looks like

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

An young 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 Joãozinho, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Joãozinho?
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 Joãozinho on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Joãozinho 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 Joãozinho 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 Joãozinho 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 Joãozinho 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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