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Morris

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

I am very shy and cautious. I enjoy the company of my canine companions. With people, I need more time to trust. Date of birth: 01.2017 Size: medium My life story: My brother Marlon and sister Mila and I were born from a wild dog in the Meia Praia area and were taken to the shelter by the Lagos Dog Shelter as babies in April 2017. My temperament: I am very cautious with people but at the same time curious about them. I trust more those who I see more often at the shelter, but I am not yet socialized, as the volunteers say. I would need a family with a lot of patience and love to give. It's not my fault that I am like this, I just had a difficult start in life.

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Sou muito tímido e desconfiado. Gosto da companhia dos meus companheiros cães. Com as pessoas preciso de mais tempo para confiar. Data de nascimento: 01.2017 A minha história de vida: eu e os meus irmãos, Marlon e Mila, nascemos de uma cadela selvagem, na zona da Meia Praia e fomos levados para o abrigo pelo Canil de Lagos, ainda bebés, em abril de 2017 O meu temperamento: eu sou muito desconfiado com as pessoas mas sou, ao mesmo tempo, curioso em relação a elas. Confio mais naquelas que vejo mais vezes no abrigo, mas ainda não estou socializado, como dizem os voluntários. Precisaria de uma família com muita paciência e amor para dar. Não é culpa minha eu ser assim, apenas tive um início de vida difícil.

Size
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Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Cadela Carlota & Companhia
Cared for by Cadela Carlota & Companhia · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing Morris home

What you'll need for Morris 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 Morris

What life with Morris looks like

Morris is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Morris, answered.

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