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Vadi

Male · Senior · 9 years

O Vader (Vadi) is a small dog trapped in the body of a large size dog. Loves attention and cookies, but has limits that must be respected. Although he shows his back in search of affection, he will decide if and for how long he wants to be petted. Needs time to trust, but when he crosses that line, he reveals himself to be the most loving companion. Gets along well with other dogs, but shows some fear in front of children and elderly people. Come fall in love with this big dog with amber eyes!

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O Vader (Vadi) é um cãozinho preso no corpo de um cão de grande porte. Adora atenção e biscoitos, mas tem limites que devem ser respeitados. Embora mostre as costas em busca de carinho, decidirá se e por quanto tempo quer ser acariciado. Precisa de tempo para confiar, mas quando ultrapassa essa linha, revela-se o mais amoroso dos companheiros. Dá-se bem com outros cães, mas revela algum receio perante crianças e idosos. Venha apaixonar-se por este grande cachorrinho de olhos âmbar! Para adoptar ou apadrinhar consulte União Zoófila

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisboa
Shelter
União Zoófila
Living with Vadi
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with kids
  • ✕Has special needs
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Cared for by União Zoófila · Lisboa
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Vadi home

What you'll need for Vadi 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 Vadi

What life with Vadi looks like

Vadi is a medium-sized senior dog waiting at União Zoófila in Lisboa.

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.

Note from the shelter: Needs time to build trust, has boundaries with physical contact, shows fear around children and elderly people

🇵🇹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.

Lisboa, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vadi, answered.

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