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Olympia

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Personality & BehaviorRescued with her five puppies from our vet, Olympia is a calm and gentle dog who has known a life of neglect. She was not mistreated, but she also never truly experienced love, affection, or the joy of playing.Because of this, Olympia can be a little cautious with strangers at first, but with patience, kindness, and love, she quickly learns to trust. Once she does, she reveals her sweet and loving nature, showing just how much she wants to be part of a family.She enjoys a peaceful and quiet life, making her the perfect companion for someone looking for a loyal and affectionate friend. Olympia also gets along well with both male and female dogs, so she could happily join a home with other calm and friendly companions. Adoption RequirementsHome type : A quiet and loving home where she can feel safe and appreciated.Experience : Patient and kind owners who will allow her time to trust and adjust. Someone who will gently introduce her to the joys of life, helping her discover love, play, and happiness.Other pets/kids : A home with or without other dogs, as she enjoys their company.learn more about adoption Tiny ShelterAlbufeira, SponsorIn-Kind DonationsTeaming Group How to helpDonateFosterVolunteer GeneralAbout UsContactNews © 2026 Tiny Shelter | credits

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Albufeira
Shelter
Tiny Shelter Portugal
Living with Olympia
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✓Good with kids
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Olympia home

What you'll need for Olympia 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 Olympia

What life with Olympia looks like

Olympia is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tiny Shelter Portugal in Albufeira.

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.

Albufeira, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Olympia, answered.

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