How do I contact the shelter about Peanut?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Cadela Carlota & Companhia handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Peanut on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Peanut if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Cadela Carlota & Companhia early rather than rehoming privately; they know Peanut 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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Peanut

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

I am a very shy and very fearful female dog. I like the presence of other dogs and feel safer when I am with them. Date of birth: 01.05.2023 size: medium My life story: I was on the street for months, being fed by the locals. This happened in Bensafrim and no one knew how I got there. No one could catch me, because I was very afraid of people and I could always escape. But one day, in September 2024, I was finally caught by the dog shelter staff from Lagos and taken to Cadela Carlota Shelter. My temperament: I am a very shy and very fearful female dog. I like the presence of other dogs and feel safer when I am with them. I have been in two foster care homes, with other dogs, and I have improved a bit in my socialization, but I still need to spend more time with humans, because despite having improved a little, they still can't touch me or take me for a walk. I would like to find a home where there are other dogs and a family that is very patient and can show me what it means to be loved, so that I can stop being afraid of humans.

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Sou uma cadela muito tímida e muito receosa dos humanos. Gosto da presença de outros cães e sinto-me mais segura quando estou com eles. Data de nascimento: 01.05.2023 Porte: média A minha história de vida: andei na rua, durante meses, sendo alimentada pelos locais. isto aconteceu em bensafrim e ninguém soube como fui lá parar. Ninguém me conseguiu apanhar, pois tinha muito receio das pessoas e conseguia sempre fugir. Mas um dia, em setembro de 2024, fui finalmente apanhada pelo pessoal do Canil de Lagos e entregue no abrigo da Cadela Carlota. O meu temperamento: sou uma cadela muito tímida e muito receosa dos humanos. Gosto da presença de outros cães e sinto-me mais segura quando estou com eles. Já estive em duas casas de acolhimento, com outros cães, e melhorei um bocadinho a minha socialização, mas ainda preciso de passar mais tempo com os humanos pois, apesar de ter melhorado um pouco, ainda não me conseguem tocar ou levar a passear. Gostaria de encontrar uma casa onde houvesse outros cães e uma família que fosse muito paciente e que me conseguisse mostrar o que é ser amada, para que eu deixasse de ter medo dos humanos.

Size

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Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Cadela Carlota & Companhia

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About Peanut

What life with Peanut looks like

Peanut is a young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota & Companhia in Portugal.

An young 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 Peanut, answered.

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