How do I contact the shelter about Mike?

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 Mike on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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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Mike

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Age: 03/2019. Sex: maleHeight: medium - large. Weight: kg. Character: The Mike is a very special boy, he needs a family that understands his limitations. He was rescued from the streets and was in the municipal veterinarian's boxes waiting for a spot at the shelter and finally he is with us now. He is a labrador mix, he is about 4 years old and is shy, he really needs love and tranquility to regain trust. We know it will not be easy to find a family, but we will do everything to find a happy ending for the Mike. The Mike is a shy dog. He hides in his house when strangers approach him. With the help of treats, he can overcome his shyness to trust a bit more and accept them. However, in the daily life of the animal shelter, there is often not as much time as shy animals need. He always chooses to retreat and then waits until he dares to come out again. He gets along very well with dogs. In the shelter since: 2023Compatible with dogs: yesCompatible with cats: unknownCompatible with children:

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Idade: 03/2019. Sexo: machoAltura: médio - grande. Peso: kg. Carácter: O Mike é um menino muito especial, precisa de uma família que compreenda as suas limitações.Foi resgatado das ruas e esteve nas boxes do veterinário municipal a aguardar por um espaço no abrigo e finalmente já está connosco .É arraçado de labrador , têm cerca de 4 anos e é medroso, precisa muito de amor e tranquilidade para voltar a confiar .Sabemos que não será fácil encontrar uma família mas vamos fazer de tudo para encontrar um final feliz para o Mike .O Mike é um cão tímido. Esconde-se na sua casinha quando os estranhos se aproximam dele. Com a ajuda de guloseimas, ele consegue ultrapassar a sua timidez para confiar um pouco mais e aceita-os. No entanto, no dia a dia do abrigo de animais, muitas vezes não há tanto tempo quanto os animais tímidos precisam.Ele opta sempre por se retirar e depois espera até se atrever a sair de novo. Dá-se muito bem com cães.No abrigo desde: 2023Compatível com cães: simCompatível com gatos: desconhecidoCompatível com crianças: desconhecido

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Abrigo de Carinho

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About Mike

What life with Mike looks like

Mike 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 Mike, answered.

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