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Adopt Marcus

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Some rescues remind us that joy can also survive pain. Marcus is one of those cases. In June 2025, he was taken from a very serious mistreatment situation. An unfair beginning marked by neglect, but it could not erase what he is at his core. Marcus is joyful, playful, and incredibly affectionate. Those dogs that, even after everything, continue to choose to trust. He likes company, gets along well with other animals, and has a strong will to experience all that has been denied to him so far. He just needs a family that truly loves him, that shows him the good side of life, and that accompanies him with presence, care, and affection. Marcus doesn't look back. He's ready to start over. 📅 Date of birth:

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Há resgates que nos lembram que a alegria também pode sobreviver à dor. O Marcus é um desses casos. Em junho de 2025, foi retirado de uma situação de maus-tratos muito grave. Um começo injusto, marcado pela negligência, mas que não conseguiu apagar aquilo que ele é na essência. O Marcus é alegre, brincalhão e incrivelmente carinhoso. Daqueles cães que, mesmo depois de tudo, continuam a escolher confiar. Gosta de companhia, dá-se bem com outros animais e tem uma vontade enorme de viver tudo aquilo que lhe foi negado até agora. Precisa apenas de uma família que o ame de verdade, que lhe mostre o lado bonito da vida e que o acompanhe com presença, cuidado e afeto. O Marcus não olha para trás. Está pronto para começar de novo. 📅 Data de nascimento: 10/2023 💉 Vacinado, castrado, desparasitado e com chip

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

Bringing Marcus home

What you'll need for Marcus 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 Marcus

What life with Marcus looks like

Marcus is a 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 Marcus, answered.

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