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Muffin Chinês

Male · Senior · 12 years

Muffin is a very funny low rider. He is very loving, calm and gentle. With a little sun and some tummy rubs he is in heaven. He looks at us with loving eyes and his tail wagging, and he doesn't need to speak because the message is very clear: it's an invitation for us to sit by his side, to appreciate life, while he appreciates the tummy rubs. He is very smart, knows exactly what he wants, and sometimes has his ways to get it :) He is always gentle, friendly with everyone. uniaozoofila.

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O Muffin é um rodas baixas muito engraçado. É muito querido, calmo e meigo. Com um bocadinho de sol e umas festas na barriga está no paraíso. Olha para nós com olhinhos amorosos e a caudinha a abanar e não precisa de falar porque a mensagem é muito clara: é um convite a sentarmo-nos ao seu lado, a apreciar a vida, enquanto ele aprecia as festas. É muito esperto, sabe bem o que quer, e as vezes tem as suas manhas para o conseguir :) É sempre dócil, sociável com toda a gente. Saibam como adoptar ou apadrinhar em www.uniaozoofila.org

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
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Cared for by União Zoófila · Lisboa

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Muffin Chinês home

What you'll need for Muffin Chinês 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 Muffin Chinês

What life with Muffin Chinês looks like

Muffin Chinês is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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.

Lisboa, Portugal browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Muffin Chinês, answered.

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