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Uva

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Uva and her brother Loki were found huddled together on the side of the road — cautious, unsure, but deeply bonded. Since being rescued, Uva has blossomed into a sweet and affectionate dog who just needs a little time to feel safe. Once she trusts you, her playful, loving nature shines through. She’s great with children, enjoys car rides, and walks well on a leash when she’s comfortable. While she can be a little skittish with new sounds or environments, Uva’s joy in playing with both people and dogs makes her a delightful companion in a calm, supportive home.

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary

Living with Uva

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

Cared for by Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary · Portugal Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 6 months ago

Bringing Uva home

What you'll need for Uva in week one.

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About Uva

What life with Uva looks like

Uva is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Wigglestail Animal Sanctuary in Portugal.

A young 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 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 Uva, answered.

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