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Terry

Male · Senior · 13 years

Never too late to walk on three feet Hi, Terry here. Three paws, two floppy ears and almost 13 years of life experience (born 30.09.2013, uncastrated) I came to Mayday terrified, after losing one back paw and some toes on the other, probably in a trap. For a long time, the huge Mayday garden was all the world I needed. Humans were scary. A lead? No, thank you. But this year, I got brave. I started going for walks and it turns out I LOVE them. My best friend Willy was adopted last year, and my new friend Lilly sadly passed away recently. Now I hope it’s finally my turn to find a loving home. I’m looking for calm, patient humans. No Alpine adventures required: relaxed walks, good sniffs and plenty of chilling sound perfect to me. I can still be easily startled, but once I feel safe, I become a sweet, trusting little old pirate. If I had thumbs, I’d build safe spaces for all the shy dogs out there. But first, I’d quite like one of my own: Three paws. Two floppy ears. One home needed.

Size

Extra large

Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇵🇹Algarve

Shelter

Mayday Algarve

Living with Terry

✓Neutered

Cared for by Mayday Algarve · Algarve

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Listed 2 days ago

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About Terry

What life with Terry looks like

Terry is an extra-large senior dog waiting at Mayday Algarve in Algarve.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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 Terry, answered.

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