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Adopt Luca

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Some stories break our hearts, but also remind us of the strength of love. Luca is one of those stories. In June 2025, he was taken from a situation of abuse, a tough past that left marks on his body and eyes. He arrived weakened, fragile, and tired... but never stopped believing in kindness. Today, Luca is reborn. Step by step, he recovers his strength, shine, and confidence. He is sociable with other animals, gentle with people, and has a big heart, always ready to love. He is now looking for a family that will embrace him with patience and tenderness, someone who will show him every day that life can also be made of care, security, and true love. Date of Birth: 01/2019 medium size (25kg)

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Há histórias que nos partem o coração, mas também nos lembram da força do amor. O Luca é uma dessas histórias. Em junho de 2025, foi retirado de uma situação de maus-tratos, um passado duro que deixou marcas no corpo e no olhar. Chegou debilitado, frágil e cansado… mas nunca deixou de acreditar na bondade. Hoje, o Luca está a renascer. Passo a passo, recupera a força, o brilho e a confiança. É sociável com outros animais, meigo com pessoas e tem um coração enorme, sempre pronto a amar. Procura agora uma família que o abrace com paciência e ternura, alguém que lhe mostre, todos os dias, que a vida também pode ser feita de carinho, segurança e amor verdadeiro. Data Nascimento: 01/2019 Porte médio (25kg)

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
Living with Luca
  • Neutered
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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Luca home

What you'll need for Luca 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 Luca

What life with Luca looks like

Luca is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas in Portugal.

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 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 Luca, answered.

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