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Ponche - 7 ano(s) e

Male · Puppy · 5 months

This lovely curious one is Ponche. He still has a lot of fear of people, prefers that there be no approaches or that they touch him, for now. Still, gradually he has been losing his fear. We hope that soon he will realize that he can trust and that he will be the one to take the first step in approaching to receive a greeting. Ponche thanks godmothers and godfathers who want to visit him, giving him the time and space he needs, thus helping him, step by step, to trust humans and to leave fear behind. uniaozoofila.

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Este querido curioso é o Ponche. Tem ainda muito receio de pessoas, prefere que não haja aproximações nem que lhe toquem, para já. Ainda assim, ao poucos tem vindo a perder o medo. Esperamos que possa ser em breve que ele perceba que pode confiar e seja ele a dar o primeiro passo de aproximação para receber uma festa. O Ponche agradece madrinhas e padrinhos que o queiram visitar, dando-lhe o seu tempo e espaço que precisa, ajudando-o assim, passinho a passinho, a confiar no ser humano e a deixar o medo para trás. Saibam como adoptar ou apadrinhar em www.uniaozoofila.org

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
Living with Ponche - 7 ano(s) e
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Ponche - 7 ano(s) e home

What you'll need for Ponche - 7 ano(s) e in week one.

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    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

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About Ponche - 7 ano(s) e

What life with Ponche - 7 ano(s) e looks like

Ponche - 7 ano(s) e is a medium-sized puppy/kitten dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

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.

Note from the shelter: Very fearful of people, needs patient socialization

🇵🇹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 Ponche - 7 ano(s) e, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ponche - 7 ano(s) e?
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 Ponche - 7 ano(s) e on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ponche - 7 ano(s) e 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 Ponche - 7 ano(s) e 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 Ponche - 7 ano(s) e 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 Ponche - 7 ano(s) e 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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