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Ozzy

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

This boy lives life like a real baby, full of energy, joy, and an irresistible way of wanting to play and receive affection. Every time he sees a volunteer, Ozzy wags his tail as if it were the best part of his day. He likes attention, playing, and being in company. 🧡 Ozzy is looking for a family where he can grow loved, safe, and continue spreading happiness wherever he goes.

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Este menino vive a vida como um verdadeiro bebé, cheio de energia, alegria e um jeitinho irresistível de quem só quer brincar e receber mimos. Sempre que vê um voluntário, o Ozzy abana a cauda como se fosse a melhor parte do dia dele. Gosta de atenção, brincar e estar em companhia. 🧡 O Ozzy está à procura de uma família onde possa crescer amado, seguro e continuar a espalhar felicidade por onde passa.✨

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos
Living with Ozzy
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing Ozzy home

What you'll need for Ozzy 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 Ozzy

What life with Ozzy looks like

Ozzy is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos in Portugal.

An young 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 Ozzy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ozzy?
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 Ozzy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ozzy 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 Ozzy 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 Ozzy 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 Ozzy 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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