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Pão de Ló

Male · Adult · 4 years

The Pão de Ló came from a situation of abuse... he could not trust the person who had him... he did not receive basic care, nor much less love. Now he needs to realize that he can trust us, that not everyone is the same. We are here to give him the best we can. He may feel more uncomfortable in some situations, but we believe it will get better!

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O Pão de Ló veio de uma situação de maus tratos...não podia confiar em quem o tinha...não recebia os cuidados básicos, nem muito menos amor. Agora precisa de perceber que pode confiar em nós, que nem todos somos iguais. Nós estamos aqui para lhe dar o melhor que conseguirmos. Pode sentir-se mais desconfortável em algumas situações, mas acreditamos que vai melhorar! Para adoção envie a ficha de candidatura disponível aqui 🧡

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
Living with Pão de Ló
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by União Zoófila · Lisboa
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Pão de Ló home

What you'll need for Pão de Ló 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 Pão de Ló

What life with Pão de Ló looks like

Pão de Ló is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

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.

Note from the shelter: Trauma from abuse and neglect, requires patience and trust-building

🇵🇹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.

Lisboa, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pão de Ló, answered.

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