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Piaf

Female · Senior · 12 years

Piaf is a sweet dog that may seem a bit cautious at first, but once she gets to know someone, she shows her immense tenderness. She is very loved and affectionate once she gains the necessary trust. She is also social with other dogs and loves to play. Piaf is medium-sized but very light and well-mannered. She likes to greet us with great enthusiasm and joy. When she chooses a person, she becomes their faithful and loyal follower, so she is waiting for someone who will be hers forever.

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A Piaf é um doce que pode parecer um pouco desconfiada no início, mas assim que passa a conhecer, mostra a sua ternura imensa. É muito querida e afectuosa depois de ganhar a confiança necessária. É também sociável com outros cães e adora brincar. A Piaf é de porte medio mas muito levezinha e maneirinha. Gosta de nos cumprimentar com grande entusiasmo e alegria. Quando escolhe uma pessoa torna-se a sua fiel e leal seguidora, por isso aguarda por alguém que seja dela para sempre. Saibam como adoptar ou apadrinhar em uniaozoofila.org

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 12 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
Living with Piaf
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by União Zoófila · Lisboa

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Piaf home

What you'll need for Piaf 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 Piaf

What life with Piaf looks like

Piaf is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

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 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 Piaf, answered.

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