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Lobo

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

O Lobo teve um passado muito difícil, marcado por maus-tratos, até ser resgatado pelo abrigo. Com o passar do tempo, porém, o Lobo foi-nos mostrando quem realmente é. Hoje, é um cão tranquilo no abrigo e revela-se meigo com as pessoas que lhe dão atenção e cuidam do seu espaço. Gosta das festas , sobretudo aquelas boas coçadelas que tanto aprecia! O Lobo precisa, no entanto, que os seus limites sejam respeitados. Não gosta de se sentir pressionado ou agarrado e não aprecia ser apertado ao colo. Também adora ser escovado e tem um talento especial para apanhar biscoitos no ar. Passeia muito bem à trela e basta ver o arnês para começar a saltar de felicidade, ansioso pelo seu passeio! Precisa de alguém capaz de compreender a sua linguagem, respeitar o seu passado e dar-lhe o tempo necessário para criar confiança. Seria ideal para ele um lar com espaço exterior seguro, onde pudesse sentir-se livre e tranquilo. Um espaço onde, com tempo e sem pressão, pudesse ser ele próprio a decidir quando se sente suficientemente confiante para entrar em casa. O Lobo é um cão fantástico para alguém que tenha tempo, paciência e vontade de construir uma relação baseada na confiança e no respeito. Porque, quando respeitamos o tempo de um cão como o Lobo, descobrimos todo o amor e a doçura que ele tem para dar.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹-059 Almada
Shelter
Canil da Aroeira
Cared for by Canil da Aroeira · -059 AlmadaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Lobo home

What you'll need for Lobo 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 Lobo

What life with Lobo looks like

Lobo is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Canil da Aroeira in -059 Almada.

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.

-059 Almada, Portugal browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lobo, answered.

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