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Pinho

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I was found limping on the side of the road. I was scared and had a lot of fear of people. When they tried to approach me, I just wanted to run away. I didn't know if I could trust... Until they offered me a little bit of pate. And, I confess... hunger was greater than fear and I never ate something so good in my life. I ended up giving in. And blessed the hour I did! I discovered that those hands did not want to hurt me. Gradually, the fear disappeared and I started to trust people again. Today I am a different dog. All I need is to find someone who looks at me and thinks: "Come. From now on, this is your home." I'm not new. Age already weighs - yes, it also weighs on little dogs. And maybe that's why my dream is so simple: A cozy bed, a quiet house, lots of cuddles and someone by my side to spend, with comfort and love, all the days I still have ahead. ❤️ I'm not looking for big adventures. I'm looking for a family. I'm looking for my place. Will I still be in time to find it? Also available for sponsorship!

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Características: vacinado, desparasitado e castrado Encontraram-me na berma de uma estrada. Coxeava, estava assustado e tinha muito medo das pessoas. Quando tentaram aproximar-se, eu só queria fugir. Não sabia se podia confiar…Até que me ofereceram um bocadinho de patê. E, confesso… a fome era maior do que o medo e nunca tinha comido algo tão bom na minha vida. . Acabei por ceder. E bendita a hora em que o fiz! Descobri que aquelas mãos não me queriam fazer mal. Aos poucos, o medo desapareceu e voltei a confiar nas pessoas. Hoje sou um cão diferente. Só me falta encontrar alguém que olhe para mim e pense: “Vem. A partir de agora, esta é a tua casa.” Não sou novo. A idade já pesa — sim, também pesa nos cãezinhos. E talvez por isso o meu sonho seja tão simples: Uma cama bem fofinha, uma casa tranquila, muitos miminhos e alguém ao meu lado para passar, com conforto e amor, todos os dias que ainda tenho pela frente. ❤️ Não procuro grandes aventuras. Procuro uma família. Procuro o meu lugar. Será que ainda vou a tempo de o encontrar? Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Pinho
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Bianca APS · Portugal

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Pinho home

What you'll need for Pinho 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 Pinho

What life with Pinho looks like

Pinho is a small adult dog waiting at Bianca APS 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 Pinho, answered.

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