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Mário

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 3 months

MARIO for responsible adoption: The Mário and his sister Lui were rescued from the street, together but alone. They were likely abandoned as they already trusted humans before we rescued them. The Mário is very laid-back, enjoys his space, and loves a good nap.

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MÁRIO para adoção responsável O Mário e a irmã Lui foram resgatados da rua, os dois juntos, mas sozinhos. Muito provavelmente foram abandonados pois já confiavam em humanos antes de os resgatarmos. O Mário é muito pachorrento, gosta do seu espaço e de uma boa soneca. Mas quando desperta adora uma boa brincadeira, principalmente à apanhada ou então roer as botas das nossas voluntárias Macho, 3 meses, porte pequeno/médio, com primeira dose da vacina e desparasitação tomada Para adotar com responsabilidade ligue-nos para o 918570448 Mealhada, Aveiro

Size
Small
Age
Puppy · 3 months
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Quatro Patas e Focinhos
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Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Mário home

What you'll need for Mário 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 Mário

What life with Mário looks like

Mário is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Quatro Patas e Focinhos in Portugal.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇹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 Mário, answered.

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