How do I contact the shelter about Rocky?

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 Rocky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky 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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Rocky

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

I am a beautiful dog, very friendly, smart, and curious. Birth date: 05.09.2021 Gender: male Size: large My life story: since we were three months old, my brother Black and I were kept on a leash by our owner on a property in Barão de São Miguel. He didn't care about us and was often drunk. One day someone noticed us and a group of people started going to the property to take us off the leash for a walk and to socialize. This group of people managed to convince our owner to give us to the shelter, where we arrived in February 2024. My temperament: I am a beautiful dog, very friendly, smart, and curious. I love running, exploring, and learning new things. Sometimes I am shy with new people (especially men) and new situations. I am very attached to my brother with whom I share a sad past, living on a leash for the first two years of our lives. I will be a great companion once you gain my trust, and I thank you for any positive interaction and the love I receive. Sometimes the world can be too much for me because I lost many experiences due to being kept on a leash. But during my time at the shelter I have come out of my shell and lost many of my fears and insecurities.

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Sou um cão lindo, muito amigável, esperto e curioso. Data de nascimento: 05.09.2021 Género: macho Porte: grande A minha história de vida: desde os meus três meses que eu e o meu irmão, o Black, fomos mantidos na corrente pelo nosso dono, num terreno em Barão de São Miguel. Ele não nos ligava nenhuma e estava muitas vezes bêbado. Um dia alguém reparou em nós e um grupo de pessoas começou a ir ao terreno para nos tirar da corrente para passear um pouco e para socializar. Esse grupo de pessoas conseguiu convencer o nosso dono a entregar-nos ao abrigo, ao qual chegámos em fevereiro de 2024. O meu temperamento: sou um cão lindo, muito amigável, esperto e curioso. Adoro correr, explorar e aprender novas coisas. Às vezes sou tímido com novas pessoas (especialmente homens) e novas situações. Sou muito apegado ao meu irmão com o qual partilho um passado triste, vivendo numa corrente nos primeiros dois anos da nossa vida. Serei um grande companheiro assim que ganharem a minha confiança, e agradeço qualquer interação positiva e o amor que recebo. Por vezes o mundo pode ser demais para mim pois perdi muitas experiências devido ao fato de ter sido mantido numa corrente. Mas durante o meu tempo no abrigo consegui sair da minha concha e perdi muito dos meus medos e inseguranças.

Size

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Age

Adult · 4 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Cadela Carlota & Companhia

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About Rocky

What life with Rocky looks like

Rocky 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 Rocky, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rocky?: 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 Rocky on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky 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.