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Pixie

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

A Pixie was born in August 2016 and, just like her sister Leona, grew up in the shelter. The world for her has always been this way. The routines, the bars, the time passing too slowly. While others came and went, Pixie stayed. Always waiting. Always invisible. Many years without knowing a home, without knowing what it is to be chosen. Despite this, Pixie is a gentle and sweet dog. She may show some fear in the first contact, but with a little calm, one can realize that there is a kind heart there. She walks well on a leash, enjoys quiet walks, and gets along well with other animals. The story of Pixie is not one of surrender. It is one of resistance. She remains here, waiting for someone who can look beyond the years and realize that it's never too late to change a life. Pixie needs an opportunity. Date of Birth:

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A Pixie nasceu em agosto de 2016 e, tal como a sua irmã Leona, cresceu dentro do abrigo. O mundo para ela sempre foi este. As rotinas, as grades, o tempo a passar devagar demais. Enquanto outros iam e vinham, a Pixie ficou. Sempre à espera. Sempre invisível. São muitos anos sem conhecer um lar, sem saber o que é ser escolhida. Apesar disso, a Pixie é uma cadela meiga e doce. Pode mostrar algum receio no primeiro contacto, mas basta um pouco de calma para perceber que ali existe um coração gentil. Passeia bem à trela, aprecia passeios tranquilos e dá-se bem com outros animais. A história da Pixie não é de desistência. É de resistência. Ela continua aqui, à espera de quem consiga olhar para além dos anos e perceba que nunca é tarde para mudar uma vida. A Pixie precisa de uma oportunidade. Data de Nascimento: 08/2016 | Porte médio

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
Living with Pixie
  • Spayed
Cared for by Associacao Midas · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Pixie home

What you'll need for Pixie 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 Pixie

What life with Pixie looks like

Pixie is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas in Portugal.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Pixie, answered.

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