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Linda

Female

I am Linda... and I live up to my name! I was abandoned at Bianca's doorstep along with Louise. We don't know why. Maybe we never will. But I think we deserved at least a goodbye... or an explanation. Despite that, abandonment didn't change who I am. I'm still a very sweet, gentle, and loving girl full of love to give. Whoever takes me home gets much more than just a pretty dog: they get a real pot of honey, a loyal companion, and a princess with no grudges in her heart. All I need is a family to believe that happy endings exist again. Also available for sponsorship!

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Características: vacinada, desparasitada e esterilizada Chamo-me Linda… e dizem que faço jus ao nome! Fui abandonada à porta da Bianca juntamente com a Louise. Não sabemos porquê. Talvez nunca venhamos a saber. Mas acho que, pelo menos, merecíamos uma despedida… ou uma explicação. Apesar disso, não deixei que o abandono mudasse quem sou. Continuo a ser uma menina muito meiga, doce, gentil e cheia de amor para dar. Quem me levar para casa leva muito mais do que uma cadela bonita: leva um verdadeiro pote de mel, uma companheira fiel e uma princesa que não guardou qualquer rancor no coração. Só me falta uma família para voltar a acreditar que os finais felizes existem. Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Linda
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
Cared for by Bianca APS · Portugal

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Linda home

What you'll need for Linda 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 Linda

What life with Linda looks like

Linda is a large adult dog waiting at Bianca APS in Portugal.

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 Linda, answered.

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