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Vino

Male

I am Vino, a vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered dog. I lived on the streets before being abandoned and ending up at the municipal shelter. Life has taught me to be fearful, so I'm shy and need owners who respect my timing. As soon as I realize that no one wants to hurt me, I reveal myself to be an incredibly gentle, affectionate, and devoted dog. All I need is a chance. The shelter makes me sad and stressed. Every day, I hope someone will look at me and see the big heart I have, especially the gentleness in my eyes. Also available for sponsorship!

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Características: vacinado, desparasitado e castrado Sou o Vino. Vivi na rua, fui abandonado e acabei no canil municipal. A vida ensinou-me a ter medo, por isso sou tímido e preciso de tutores que respeitem o meu timing. Logo que percebo que ninguém me quer magoar, revelo o cão incrivelmente meigo, carente e dedicado que eu sou. Só preciso de uma oportunidade. O canil deixa-me triste e stressado. Todos os dias espero que alguém olhe para mim e veja o coração enorme que tenho e sobretudo a meiguice no meu olhar Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
Living with Vino
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
Cared for by Bianca APS · Portugal

Listed 4 weeks ago

Bringing Vino home

What you'll need for Vino 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 Vino

What life with Vino looks like

Vino is a large adult 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.

🇵🇹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 Vino, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Vino?
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 Vino on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Vino 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 Vino 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 Vino 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 Vino 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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