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Kite

Mixed Breed · Male

Kite came to the shelter after a request for help. He is a very sociable dog, both with people and other dogs. Some of his favorite activities include getting affection from humans and playing with other dogs. Moderate energy.

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇵🇹Faro

Shelter

Animal Rescue Algarve

Living with Kite

✓Good with dogs

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Bringing Kite home

What you'll need for Kite in week one.

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About Kite

What life with Kite looks like

Kite is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Animal Rescue Algarve in Faro.

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 Kite, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Kite?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Animal Rescue Algarve handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Kite on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Kite if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Animal Rescue Algarve 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Kite 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 Kite 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 Animal Rescue Algarve early rather than rehoming privately; they know Kite 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.