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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

They made me a soccer ball and I was abused at a school in Leiria. I ended up defending myself and biting a young woman. Later, I was taken in by the Municipal Dog Shelter and left there with the status of "dangerous dog." I am very playful and sociable with other animals. I love people and children and just want to have fun. Special adoption: - Civil liability insurance; - Permit issued by the Parish Council (required only for these animals and potentially dangerous ones); - Responsibility agreement stating that the applicant is aware of the legislation regarding this type of dogs and has good security conditions for this purpose. (PSP course) - Criminal record certificate. Applicants must present a criminal record for owners of "dangerous dogs," be of age, and have accommodation that is entirely legal.

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Fizeram de mim uma bola de futebol e fui maltratado numa escola de Leiria. Acabei por me defender e morder uma jovem. Fui, posteriormente, recolhido pelo canil Municipal, saindo de lá com estatuto de “cão perigoso”.Sou muito brincalhão e sociável com outros animais. Adoro pessoas e crianças e só quero festinhas.Adoção especial:-Seguro de responsabilidade civil;-Licença emitida pela Junta de Freguesia (obrigatória apenas para estes animais e potencialmente perigosos);-Termo de responsabilidade em como é conhecedor da legislação que diz respeito a este tipo de cães e que possui boas condições de segurança para o efeito. (Curso na PSP)-Certificado do registo criminal.Os candidatos deverão apresentar o registo criminal para detentores de “cães perigosos”, serem maiores de idade, terem condições de alojamento totalmente dentro da lei.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos
Living with Tropinha
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Tropinha home

What you'll need for Tropinha 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 Tropinha

What life with Tropinha looks like

Tropinha is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Associação Zoófila de Leiria - Fiéis Amigos in Portugal.

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 Tropinha, answered.

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