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Ourica

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

Characteristics: sweet, friendly and calm Suitable for: people/families with older children, also happily as a second dog Weight: approx. 10 kg Location: Animais Como Nós (Portugal) "Ourica" – a calm little female dog needs our support "Ourica" is one of many emergency dogs from Penafiel in Portugal who were taken out of neglected accommodations by our animal welfare volunteers. "Ourica" was taken to a veterinary clinic for a thorough examination and, where necessary, treatment. The examination revealed an elevated liver value. For this reason, she is now receiving a special diet in controlled portions. After three months, the result is to be checked again. Severe periodontitis and rotten teeth were also found in "Ourica". Dental treatment or surgical care is to take place soon. She has been dewormed and her vaccinations have begun. A kind-hearted woman has taken the calm "Ourica" into foster care in Portugal and is now lovingly looking after the little dog. At first she was still very insecure, but after a short time she already looks forward to her daily walks, her meals and plenty of cuddles. 🐾 And when it comes to treats, "Ourica" now wags her tail at top speed – because she had never been given anything so wonderful before. "Ourica" is a sweet, friendly and calm female dog who, after everything she has been through, can finally experience security and safety. ♥ Who would like to support Ourica? If you would like to help cover "Ourica's" monthly food costs and annual veterinary visits with a donation, you can make an important contribution to her ongoing care. Our animal welfare volunteers in Portugal would be heartily grateful for any small support. 🐾 Heartfelt thanks for every contribution – on behalf of "Ourica" and our animal welfare volunteers in Portugal.

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Eigenschaften: süß, freundlich und ruhig Geeignet für: Personen/Familie mit älteren Kindern, gerne auch als Zweithund Gewicht: ca. 10 kg Aufenthaltsort: Animais Como Nós (Portugal) „Ourica“ – eine ruhige kleine Hündin braucht unsere Unterstützung „Ourica“ ist eine von vielen Notfall-Hunden aus Penafiel in Portugal, die von unseren Tierschützerinnen aus vernachlässigten Unterkünften herausgenommen wurden. „Ourica“ wurde in eine Tierklinik gebracht, um sie gründlich zu untersuchen und gegebenenfalls zu behandeln. Bei der Untersuchung wurde ein erhöhter Leberwert festgestellt. Deshalb bekommt sie nun spezielles Futter in kontrollierten Futtermengen. Nach drei Monaten soll das Ergebnis erneut kontrolliert werden. Ebenso wurde bei „Ourica“ eine starke Parodontitis sowie faulige Zähne festgestellt. Eine Zahnsanierung beziehungsweise operative Behandlung soll zeitnah erfolgen. Sie wurde entwurmt und mit den Impfungen wurde begonnen. Eine tierliebe Frau hat die ruhige „Ourica“ auf eine Pflegestelle in Portugal aufgenommen und kümmert sich nun liebevoll um die kleine Hündin. Anfangs war sie noch sehr verunsichert, doch schon nach kurzer Zeit freut sie sich auf die täglichen Spaziergänge, ihre Futtergaben und ausgiebige Streicheleinheiten. 🐾 Und bei Leckereien wedelt „Ourica“ mittlerweile mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit mit dem Schwanz – weil sie so etwas Tolles vorher noch nie bekommen hat. „Ourica“ ist eine süße, freundliche und ruhige Hündin, die nach allem, was sie erlebt hat, nun endlich Geborgenheit und Sicherheit erfahren darf. ♥ Wer möchte Ourica unterstützen? Wer unsere ruhige „Ourica“ bei den monatlichen Futterkosten und den jährlichen Tierarztbesuchen mit einer Spende unterstützen möchte, kann damit einen wichtigen Beitrag zu ihrer weiteren Versorgung leisten. Unsere Tierschützerinnen in Portugal wären für jede kleine Unterstützung von Herzen dankbar. 🐾 Von Herzen danke für jede Unterstützung – im Namen von „Ourica“ und unseren Tierschützerinnen in Portugal.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇩🇪Altfraunhofen
Shelter
Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V.
Living with Ourica
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. · AltfraunhofenLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ourica home

What you'll need for Ourica 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

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    €20–35

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About Ourica

What life with Ourica looks like

Ourica is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. in Altfraunhofen.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Altfraunhofen, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Ourica, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ourica?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ourica on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ourica if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ourica 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 Ourica 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 Pfotenhilfe Portugal e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ourica 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 (DE). 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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