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Mixed Breed · Male

Characteristics: Vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered. I was picked up on a National Road, in danger of being hit by a car. I didn't know how to walk on the street… I trusted and let myself be caught, it was my lucky day. They say here that I am very affectionate, and I think so too, I wag my whole tail when they come to take me for a walk, I love people, although I'm afraid of some… you know, they are memories from my past, not everyone was good to me. But I have no grudges, just fear. When I am adopted, I will show how truly friendly I am!

Read original (pt)

Características: Vacinado, desparasitado e esterilizado Eu fui apanhado numa Estrada Nacional, em perigo de ser atropelado. Eu não sabia andar na rua….confiei e deixei-me apanhar, foi o meu dia de sorte. Dizem por aqui que sou muito amoroso e eu acho que sim, abano-me todo quando me vêm buscar para passear, eu adoro pessoas, apesar de ter medo de algumas…sabem, são recordações do meu passado, nem todos foram bons para mim. Mas não tenho mágoa, apenas medo. Quando eu for adotado, vou mostrar como sou amigo de verdade! Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Murphy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Bianca APS · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Murphy home

What you'll need for Murphy 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 Murphy

What life with Murphy looks like

Murphy is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Bianca APS in Portugal.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Murphy, answered.

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