How do I contact the shelter about Thena?

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 Thena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Thena 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Thena 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 Thena 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 Thena 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.

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Thena

Mixed Breed · Female · 3 years

Characteristics: Vaccinated and dewormed. Personality: She arrived when she was a very difficult female dog, with 9 newborn puppies. No one could touch her. Poor dog, she lived so long alone on the streets without care or love. A volunteer "taught her" to eat, slowly, in her own backyard. Over time, she started eating more in the backyard. When she was used to eating from inside the gate, she put calming pills in her food to make her super relaxed. And so, she was caught with a net and placed in a box. After that, the volunteers went to catch the puppies who already knew where they were. With time and care from Bianca, she became a dog that started to trust humans, at least those she already knew. We are happy for her, who is happy in her life at our shelter. Maybe one day she can have a home. Otherwise, she will live forever with us.

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Características: Vacinada e desparasitada. Personalidade: Ela chegou quando era uma cadela muito difícil, com 9 cachorros recém-nascidos. Ninguém lhe podia tocar. Pobre cadela, viveu tanto tempo na rua sozinha, sem cuidados nem amor. Uma voluntária “ensinou-a” a comer, lentamente, dentro do seu jardim. Com o tempo, ela começou a comer cada vez mais dentro do jardim. Quando estava habituada a comer da parte de dentro do portão, ela colocou comprimidos tranquilizantes na comida para ela comer e ficar super relaxada. E assim, foi possível apanhá-la com uma rede e colocá-la dentro da caixa. Depois os voluntários foram apanhar os cachorros que já sabiam onde estavam. Com o tempo e o cuidado de Bianca, ela tornou-se um cão que começou a confiar nos humanos, pelo menos naqueles que ela já conhece. Estamos felizes por ela, que é feliz na sua vida no abrigo Bianca. Talvez um dia ela possa ter um lar. Caso contrário, ela viverá para sempre conosco. Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size

Large

Age

3 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Bianca APS

Living with Thena

✓Vaccinated
✕Has special needs

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About Thena

What life with Thena looks like

Thena is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Bianca APS in Portugal.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires patient socialization due to previous street life trauma

🇵🇹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 Thena, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Thena?: 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 Thena on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Thena 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Thena 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 Thena 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 Thena 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.