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Adopt Santorini

Male · Adult · 4 years

Arrived at the CRO with signs of neglect, having a collar around the neck. After its full recovery, it turned out to be a very intelligent, gentle dog, and ready for outdoor physical activities.

Read original (pt)

Chegou ao CRO com sinais de negligência, tendo uma corrente dentro do pescoço. Após a sua recuperação total, revelou ser um cão muito inteligente, meigo, e pronto para atividades físicas no exterior.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Braga
Shelter
CRO Braga
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Santorini home

What you'll need for Santorini 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 Santorini

What life with Santorini looks like

Santorini is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at CRO Braga in Braga.

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.

Braga, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Santorini, answered.

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