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Nero

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

I am Nero, I was lost for a few days and people fed me on the street. One night with some cold, I was caught with chicken and treats from the girls at AZL. I am a bit shy but, with time I see that they don't want to hurt me and I already try to get close to them. Maybe one day I will be able to eat cookies from their hands. That was my dream!!!

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Eu sou o Nero, andei perdido uns dias e as pessoas alimentavam-me na rua. Numa noite de algum frio, fui capturado com frango e artimanhas das meninas da AZL. Sou um pouco receoso mas, com o tempo vejo que elas não me querem fazer mal e já tento chegar perto delas. Talvez um dia consiga comer biscoitos das mãos delas. Era o meu sonho!!!

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos
Living with Nero
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Nero home

What you'll need for Nero 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
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    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

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    €20–35

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About Nero

What life with Nero looks like

Nero is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos 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 Nero, answered.

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