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Tyler

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 2 years

We were asked to help with Tyler as he had been found by the side of the road with injuries. It turns out he’d been bitten by an even bigger dog - Tyler is 50kgs and around 2 years old. But he’s a gentle giant who gets on well with other dogs and loves playing chase with humans and his best friend George, the Cockerel. Tyler has been fully vaccinated and will be sterilised.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve
Shelter
A Dog's Life Rescue
Living with Tyler
  • ✓Vaccinated
Cared for by A Dog's Life Rescue · Eastern AlgarveLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 7 months ago

Bringing Tyler home

What you'll need for Tyler 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 Tyler

What life with Tyler looks like

Tyler is an extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at A Dog's Life Rescue in Eastern Algarve.

A young 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.

🇵🇹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 often arranged before placement. Adoption fees often cover some or all of the vet workup, so confirm with the shelter.

Eastern Algarve, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Tyler, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Tyler?
Use the "View on shelter website" button on this page, which takes you to the shelter's own page. A Dog's Life Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Tyler on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Tyler if I live in another country?
Often, but it depends on the shelter and the countries involved. Some rescues place animals abroad and some only adopt out locally, so ask A Dog's Life Rescue whether they will for Tyler, what they require (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 Tyler already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
A Dog's Life Rescue lists Tyler as vaccinated. The adoption fee, and what it covers, is set by A Dog's Life Rescue, so confirm with them what is included (vaccinations, microchip, sterilization, paperwork) and ask about specific vaccines, recent bloodwork or chronic conditions.
What happens if Tyler isn't the right fit?
Many rescues take an animal back if an adoption doesn't work, but policies differ, so ask A Dog's Life Rescue about its return policy before you adopt. If things aren't working, talk it through with them early rather than rehoming privately; they know Tyler 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.
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