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Peregrino

Mixed Breed · Male

Peregrino was baptized with this name by the fact, and rightly so, of having been left at our shelter by pilgrims. We don't know much about his past, but by his personality we can tell that he had a family and was probably abandoned. He didn't have a chip, so after the adjustment period at the shelter, he is ready for adoption and to meet a family that will love him very much. He's a little patudo with a big personality despite his size not showing it, very playful, sociable with animals and people, and loves playing hide-and-seek with his new best friend, Alvarito, and never turns down a good back rub. Male, adult, small size. Mealhada, Aveiro. If you want to meet and adopt Peregrino, contact us at 918570448.

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O Peregrino foi batizado com este nome pelo facto, e acertaram, de ter sido deixado no nosso abrigo por peregrinos. Não conhecemos muito do seu passado, mas pela sua personalidade percebemos que tinha uma família e provavelmente foi abandonado. Não tinha chip por isso, após o período de ajuste ao abrigo, está pronto para ir para adoção e conhecer uma família que o ame muito. É um patudo com uma grande personalidade apesar do tamanho não o demonstrar, muito refilão, sociável com animais e pessoas, adora brincar às apanhadas com o seu novo melhor amigo, o Alvarito, e nunca recusa umas boas festinhas no lombo. Macho,adulto, porte pegueno. Mealhada, Aveiro Se quiser conhecer e adotar o Peregrino contacte-nos para o 918570448.

Size
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Quatro Patas e Focinhos
Living with Peregrino
  • Microchipped
Cared for by Quatro Patas e Focinhos · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Peregrino home

What you'll need for Peregrino 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 Peregrino

What life with Peregrino looks like

Peregrino is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Quatro Patas e Focinhos in Portugal.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Peregrino, answered.

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