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Rafa

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

I am very bold, very smart and very curious about everything and everyone. Date of birth: 01.2016 size: small My life story: in January 2017 I was taken to the shelter by a lady who picked me up on the street, in Portimão. My temperament: I am a small dog with a lot of personality. I tend to be the leader of the pack, I am very curious and have a lot of energy. The volunteers say that I am very intelligent and that I learn very quickly. And it's true! I love learning new tricks and I know how to behave when I want to. I would like to have a family that dedicates a lot of time and attention to me and that teaches me new tricks. I know I will be a great companion because I like to dedicate myself to those who treat me well.

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Eu sou muito atrevido, muito esperto e muito curioso em relação a tudo e a todos. Data de nascimento: 01.2016 Porte: pequeno A minha história de vida: em janeiro de 2017 fui levado para o abrigo por uma senhora que me apanhou na rua, em Portimão. O meu temperamento: eu sou um pequeno cão cheio de personalidade. Tenho tendência a ser o líder da matilha, sou muito curioso e tenho muita energia. Os voluntários dizem que eu sou muito inteligente e que aprendo muito depressa. E é verdade! Adoro aprender novos truques e sei comportar-me quando quero. Gostava de ter uma família que me dedicasse bastante tempo e atenção e que me ensinasse truques novos. Sei que vou ser uma ótima companhia pois gosto de me dedicar a quem me trata bem.

Size
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Cadela Carlota & Companhia
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Bringing Rafa home

What you'll need for Rafa 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
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    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 Rafa

What life with Rafa looks like

Rafa is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota & Companhia 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 Rafa, answered.

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