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Sofia

Female

Characteristics: vaccinated, dewormed and spayed I was found on the street, covered in fleas, very thin and tired. Still, I was happy. I think it's because I had escaped the hell I was living in 😉 I'm a very sweet and gentle little dog, though I'm a bit wary of some people when I don't know them… My life was not easy before. What do I hope for today? Well, I've heard that there are people who let their dogs sleep indoors, in a soft bed, and give them love. That's all I want 😉 Also available for sponsorship!

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Características: vacinada, desparasitada e esterilizada Fui encontrada na rua, com muitas pulgas, muito magra e cansada. Contudo estava feliz. Penso que por ter saído do inferno onde vivia 😉 Sou uma cadelinha muito meiga e dócil, tenho um pouco de receio de algumas pessoas quando as não conheço… Anteriormente a minha vida não foi fácil. O que espero hoje? Bom, ouvi dizer que há pessoas que deixam os seus cães dormir dentro de casa, numa cama fofa e lhe dão amor. É só isso que quero 😉 Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Bianca APS

Living with Sofia

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed

Cared for by Bianca APS · Portugal

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Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing Sofia home

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About Sofia

What life with Sofia looks like

Sofia is a small adult dog waiting at Bianca APS 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 Sofia, answered.

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