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Adopt Misty

Mixed Breed · Female

There are lives that begin… but never truly get to begin. Misty was born in 2016 and grew up within the our shelter. Still a baby, she witnessed all of her siblings depart for a home. She stayed. And stayed until today. She never knew the silence of a home. She never had someone all to herself. She grew up among routines, bars, and farewells that weren’t for her. Misty is sociable with other animals, but in relation to the world… she still has fear. And how could she not? She was never shown that the world could be safe. She will need time. Patience. A family very aware, that doesn’t expect a “ready” dog, but someone who needs to learn everything from the start. Misty isn’t an easy case. But it is a deeply true case. After so many years waiting, Misty doesn’t need luck. She needs someone who chooses her… and doesn’t give up. Perhaps for the first time in her life.

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Há vidas que começam… mas nunca chegam verdadeiramente a começar. A Misty nasceu em 2016 e cresceu dentro do abrigo. Ainda bebé, viu todos os seus irmãos partirem para uma casa. Ela ficou. E ficou até hoje. Nunca conheceu o silêncio de um lar. Nunca teve alguém só dela. Cresceu entre rotinas, grades e despedidas que não eram para si. A Misty é sociável com outros animais, mas em relação ao mundo… ainda tem medo. E como não teria? Nunca lhe foi mostrado que o mundo pode ser seguro. Vai precisar de tempo. De paciência. De uma família muito consciente, que não espere uma cadela “pronta”, mas sim alguém que precisa de aprender tudo desde o início. A Misty não é um caso fácil. Mas é um caso profundamente verdadeiro. Depois de tantos anos à espera, a Misty não precisa de sorte. Precisa de alguém que a escolha… e que não desista. Talvez pela primeira vez na vida.

Size
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
Living with Misty
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Misty home

What you'll need for Misty 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 Misty

What life with Misty looks like

Misty is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas 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 Misty, answered.

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