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Adopt Madalena

Mixed Breed · Female

Age: 11/2019. Sex: female. Size: large. Weight: Character: Our Madalena is a very gentle dog. She loves being petted for hours and is as sweet as sugar. She is a loyal soul who loves her humans more than anything. She is calm and relaxed. She doesn't like being put in a collar or harness, which is why she hasn't gone for walks yet. She likes any type of physical contact. The only thing she doesn't like is the ritual of putting on the collar, so she avoids it. At the shelter since: Compatible with dogs: unknown. Compatible with cats: unknown. Compatible with children:

Read original (pt)

Idade: 11/2019. Sexo: fêmeaAltura: grande. Peso:Carácter: A nossa Madalena é um cão muito meigo. Adora ser acariciada durante horas e é doce como açúcar. É uma alma leal que ama os seus humanos mais do que tudo. É calma e descontraída.Não gosta nada de ser colocada numa coleira ou arnês, e é por isso que ainda não vai passear. Gosta de qualquer tipo de contacto físico. A única coisa que não gosta é do ritual de pôr a coleira, por isso evita-o. No abrigo desde:Compatível com cães: desconhecidoCompatível com gatos: desconhecidoCompatível com crianças: desconhecido

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Abrigo de Carinho
Living with Madalena
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Madalena home

What you'll need for Madalena 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 Madalena

What life with Madalena looks like

Madalena is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Abrigo de Carinho 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 Madalena, answered.

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