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Adopt Malaquias

Mixed Breed · Male

Age: 03/2016. Sex: male. Height: medium - large. Weight: Character: Malaquias is a fun dog with whom many adventures can be had. He loves to walk. These are also very good for him, because he currently has a bit of excess weight. If he could, he would move more. He also likes to be petted. He gets along well with many dogs on walks. In the past, there were conflicts when he lived with them. If there is already a dog at home, this one can be tested at the shelter to see if the two get along. Since in the shelter: Compatible with dogs: sympathy decides Compatible with cats: unknown Compatible with children:

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Idade: 03/2016. Sexo: machoAltura: médio - grande. Peso:Carácter: O Malaquias é um cão divertido com o qual se podem viver muitas aventuras. Ele adora passear. Estes também são muito bons para ele, porque atualmente tem um pouco de excesso de peso. Se pudesse, mexer-se-ia mais. Também gosta de ser acariciado. Dá-se bem com muitos cães nos passeios. No passado, houve conflitos quando viveu com eles. Se já houver um cão em casa, este pode ser testado no abrigo para ver se os dois se dão bem.No abrigo desde:Compatível com cães: a simpatia decideCompatível com gatos: desconhecidoCompatível com crianças: desconhecido

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

Bringing Malaquias home

What you'll need for Malaquias 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 Malaquias

What life with Malaquias looks like

Malaquias is a medium-sized 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. 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 Malaquias, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Malaquias?
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 Malaquias on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Malaquias 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 Malaquias 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 Malaquias 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 Malaquias 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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