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Adopt Yoav

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Nome/Name: Yoav. Sexo/Gender: Macho/MaleIdade/Age: Adulto/AdultPorte/Size: Media/MediumOther details: Beautiful Yoav came to us through the municipal shelter. That usually meens he will be found on his own on the streets. He is a dog with a special look. He has podengo energie , build,ears and personality but his collouring is different , he wears his tail in a curl and doesnt get wet in the rain. He is a very energetic and loving boy who loves to give you kisses and jumps out of excitement if he can be with you. Yoav will need an active family with a big garden for him to run and play in and dailly long walks to unload his energy.In exchange he will love you unconditional with all his heart. Yoav is sociable with dogs and humans,knows how to walk on a leash, is chipped vaccinated and neutered and ready for the rest of his life in a loving home

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Pegadas e Bigodes
Living with Yoav
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Listed 2 days ago

Bringing Yoav home

What you'll need for Yoav in week one.

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  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 Yoav

What life with Yoav looks like

Yoav is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Pegadas e Bigodes in Portugal.

An 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 Yoav, answered.

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