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Adopt Melina in Portugal

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Gender: female/neutered Age: born 04.03.2025 Location: Shelter/Portugal compatibility with others: male dogs & females Our Melina has just arrived at the shelter. As soon as we have an update regarding her behavior, personality, etc., we will immediately update the listing. After an initial get-to-know-you period, Melina shows herself to be loving, friendly, and compatible with other dogs. Should Melina already have captured your heart, feel free to contact us. It's worth noting that every shelter dog, and especially considering their past, brings their own story. Therefore, we can never predict how the dog will actually develop and react to living in Germany with you/all of you. Melina can be transported to a foster or final placement.

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Geschlecht: weiblich/kastriert Alter: geb. 04.03.2025 Standort: Shelter/Portugal Verträglichkeit: Rüden & Weibchen Melina ist eine super freundliche Hündin. Zudem verzaubert die junge Dame mit ihrem entzückenden Aussehen. Viel zu sagen gibt es nicht zu Melina – sie zeigt sich in Portugal total unkompliziert. Sie ist liebevoll gegenüber Menschen und zeigt sich entspannt. Mit anderen Hunden ist sie sozial und verträglich. Alles, was unserer Melina nun noch fehlt, ist ihr “Für-immer-Zuhause”. Melina ist einfach eine wunderbare Begleiterin. Natürlich muss Melina noch ein bisschen lernen – das Hunde-ABC, Leinenführigkeit, Stubenreinheit und all die Sachen, die zu einem normalen Hunde- und Familienleben gehören. Anzumerken ist, dass jeder Tierschutzhund, gerade auch im Hinblick auf seine Vergangenheit, seine eigene Geschichte mitbringt. Wir können deshalb nie vorhersagen, wie der Hund sich tatsächlich entwickelt und auf das Zusammenleben in Deutschland mit dir/euch reagieren wird. Melina kann auf eine Pflege- oder Endstelle reisen.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇩🇪Talkau
Shelter
Pro Dog International e.V.
Living with Melina in Portugal
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Melina in Portugal home

What you'll need for Melina in Portugal 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 Melina in Portugal

What life with Melina in Portugal looks like

Melina in Portugal is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pro Dog International e.V. in Talkau.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Melina in Portugal, answered.

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