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Lua Cheia

Female · Adult · 5 years

This lovely little girl is Full Moon. She is a big, very beloved and good-natured dog who is very happy playing with other dogs. Although she is a bit shy with people she doesn't know, she is easily won over and in a short time shows how wonderful she is. She has some fears on the street but with a lot of calm and patience she is starting to overcome them. Come meet her and believe that you will not regret it.

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Esta miúda linda é a Lua Cheia. É uma grandalhona muito querida e bem disposta que é muito feliz a brincar com outros cães. Apesar de ser um pouco tímida com pessoas que não conhece, é muito facilmente conquistada e em pouco tempo demonstra o quanto é maravilhosa. Tem alguns medos na rua mas com muita calma e paciência está a começar a superá-los. Venham conhecê-la e acreditem que não se vão arrepender.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Lua Cheia home

What you'll need for Lua Cheia 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 Lua Cheia

What life with Lua Cheia looks like

Lua Cheia is a large adult dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

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.

Lisboa, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Lua Cheia, answered.

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