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Sophie in Portugal

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Gender: female/neutered Age: born 01.01.2022 Location: Shelter/Portugal compatibility with others: social with male dogs Specials: no cats Sophie is a beautiful female dog who at the beginning is rather shy towards people. Once she has won your heart and gained your trust, she won't leave your side. Sophie can react fearfully on walks when she encounters situations she is not familiar with. She then likes to lie down. Unfortunately, this was inadvertently rewarded and reinforced by volunteers. She is already in training regarding this. Sophie shows compatibility with other dogs, preferring male dogs. Sophie needs a home that provides her with security and challenges her in a targeted way. We can also envision Sophie in a family with dog experience. It is important, however, that if there are children, they are already of a certain age. It should be noted that every shelter dog, and especially in light of its past, brings its own story. Therefore, we can never predict how the dog will actually develop and react to living together in Germany. Sophie can travel to a foster or permanent placement. This animal can be anxious in unfamiliar situations.

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Geschlecht: weiblich/kastriert Alter: geb. 01.01.2022 Standort: Shelter/Portugal Verträglichkeit: Sozial gegenüber Rüden Besonderheiten: Keine Katzen Sophie ist eine bildhübsche Hündin, die zu Beginn recht schüchtern gegenüber Menschen ist. Hat sie aber einmal dein Herz erobert und Vertrauen gefasst, weicht sie nicht mehr von deiner Seite. Sophie reagiert schon mal ängstlich beim Spazierengehen, wenn dort Situationen sind, die sie noch nicht kennt. Sie schmeißt sich dann gerne hin. Dies wurde leider versehentlich von Volunteers belohnt und bestärkt. Sie ist bereits diesbezüglich im Training. Mit anderen Hunden zeigt sich Sophie verträglich, wobei sie Rüden bevorzugt. Sophie benötigt ein Zuhause, welches ihr Sicherheit gibt und sie gezielt fördert und fordert. Wir können uns Sophie auch in einer Familie vorstellen mit Hundeerfahrung. Wichtig ist nur, falls Kinder vorhanden sind, dass sie bereits größer sind. Anzumerken ist, dass jeder Tierschutzhund, gerade auch im Hinblick auf seine Vergangenheit, seine eigene Geschichte mitbringt. Wir können deshalb nie vorhersagen, wie der Hund sich tatsächlich entwickelt und auf das Zusammenleben in Deutschland mit dir/euch reagieren wird. Sophie kann auf eine Pflege- oder Endstelle reisen.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Talkau
Shelter
Pro Dog International e.V.
Living with Sophie in Portugal
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Pro Dog International e.V. · TalkauLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Sophie in Portugal home

What you'll need for Sophie in Portugal in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Sophie in Portugal

What life with Sophie in Portugal looks like

Sophie in Portugal is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pro Dog International e.V. in Talkau.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Talkau, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sophie in Portugal, answered.

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