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Pocinha

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy

August 1, 2026 - Animal shelter listing: - Name: Max - Breed: German Shepherd - Age: 2 years - Shelter: ABRA - Date: August 1, 2026

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Data do pedido: 1 de agosto de 2026 As informações relativas aos animais nesta página são da exclusiva responsabilidade das pessoas que nos pedem ajuda na sua divulgação. A ABRA apenas serve de canal de divulgação e não assume responsabilidades sobre os processos de adoção.

Size
Small
Age
Puppy
Location
🇵🇹Braga
Shelter
ABRA Braga
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Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Pocinha home

What you'll need for Pocinha 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

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Pocinha

What life with Pocinha looks like

Pocinha is a small puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at ABRA Braga in Braga.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇹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.

Braga, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pocinha, answered.

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