Not confirmed since October 25, 2026

Russel

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 8 years

I was adopted at this animal rescue association, still a baby. But after four years, more precisely in April 2022, my owner had to return me because her husband died and she had to move to a house, where she couldn't take me.

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eu fui adotado nesta associação, ainda bebés. Mas passados quatro anos, mais precisamente em abril de 2022, a minha dona teve de me devolver pois o marido dela faleceu e ela teve de mudar para uma casa, para onde não me pode levar.

Size

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Age

Adult · 8 years

Location

🇵🇹Cadela Carlota

Shelter

Cadela Carlota

Living with Russel

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About Russel

What life with Russel looks like

Russel is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Cadela Carlota in Cadela Carlota.

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 Russel, answered.

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