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Vitoria

Mixed Breed · Female

Victoria is still very young, but has always lived in fear... A fear that is felt in every more contained gesture, in every more cautious glance. She is not a "ready" animal, who walks well on a leash, who is not afraid of the world outside and who relaxes in human company. She needs time, patience, and above all, someone who understands that trust is not demanded, it is built. With other animals, she reveals a different side. More calm, more secure, more close. Therefore, a home with another balanced animal may be essential for her evolution and for her to feel accompanied in the process. Victoria is not just looking for a home. She is looking for a space where she can finally lower her defenses and start flourishing at her own pace. Date of birth: 02/2024 medium size

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A Vitória é ainda muito jovem, mas sempre viveu com medo…. Um medo que se sente em cada gesto mais contido, em cada olhar mais cauteloso. Não é um animal “pronto”, que ande bem a trela, que não tenha medo do mundo lá fora e que relaxe na companhia humana. Precisa de tempo, de paciência e, acima de tudo, de alguém que compreenda que a confiança não se exige, constrói-se. Com outros animais, revela um lado diferente. Mais tranquila, mais segura, mais próxima. Por isso, uma casa com outro animal equilibrado poderá ser essencial para a sua evolução e para que se sinta acompanhada no processo. A Vitória não procura apenas uma casa. Procura um espaço onde possa, finalmente, baixar as defesas e começar a florescer ao seu ritmo. Data de nascimento: 02/2024 porte médio

Size
Medium
Age
—
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Associacao Midas
Living with Vitoria
  • ✓Spayed
Cared for by Associacao Midas · PortugalLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing Vitoria home

What you'll need for Vitoria 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 Vitoria

What life with Vitoria looks like

Vitoria is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Associacao Midas in Portugal.

An 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.

Portugal, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting Vitoria, answered.

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