How do I contact the shelter about Zeca?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Abrigo de Carinho handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Zeca on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Zeca if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Abrigo de Carinho 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 Zeca 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 Zeca 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 Abrigo de Carinho early rather than rehoming privately; they know Zeca 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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Zeca

Mixed Breed · Male

Age: 10/2019. Sex: male. Height: medium. Weight: 20-25 kg. Character: Our dear Zeca came to us after being rescued from a hoarding situation and abuse. With him came four other lives, three of which have already been adopted. Zeca and Mr. Bento (a old guy still to be won over) remain with us. Zeca confined himself in a corner for months until he was moved to a larger box, and his behavior changed, becoming a friendly and visibly happy boy. Another nice dog rescued from the streets, another one who left behind a life of abandonment and came to the shelter. He is a bit shy and excited when meeting new people. He loves the volunteers he meets and enjoys being petted. Gets along well with all the dogs and has a submissive yet friendly behavior. He is a little clown and full of humor. Each one with a sad look and no hope. We started to notice his behavior, even though he seemed to live his normal life, something in his eyes wasn't right. We made an appointment with an ophthalmologist and went there. Diagnosis: Zeca is completely blind in the right eye and has very little vision in the left side, the injuries are old and there's nothing that can be done to reverse the situation, the cells have died. But Zeca is such a beloved and special dog, now both people and he behaves so well that we decided to start the Family Mission for Zeca !!! At the shelter since: Compatible with dogs: yes Compatible with cats: unknown Compatible with children:

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Idade: 10/2019. Sexo: machoAltura: médio. Peso: 20-25 kg. Carácter: O nosso querido Zeca chegou até nós depois de resgatado de uma situação de acumulação e maus tratos .Com ele vinham outras 4 vidas, 3 delas já adotadas .Connosco continuam o Zeca e o Sr Bento ( um velhote ainda por conquistar ) , o Zeca durante meses confinou -se num canto , até que foi mudado de sítio e numa box maior , mudou o seu comportamento e tornou - se um menino simpático e visivelmente feliz .Mais um simpático cão resgatado da corrente, mais um que deixou para trás uma vida de abandono e veio para o abrigo.É um pouco tímido e excitado quando conhece pessoas novas. Adora os voluntários que conhece e gosta de ser acariciado.Dá-se bem com todos os cães e tem um comportamento submisso a amigávelEle é um pequeno palhaço e cheio de humor.Cada um com um olhar triste e sem esperança .Começamos a estranhar o seu comportamento , por mais que fizesse a sua vida normal, algo nos olhos dele não estava bem .Marcamos consulta no especialista de oftalmologia e lá fomos nós .Diagnóstico : o Zeca é completamente cego do olho direito e tem muito pouca visão do lado esquerdo , as lesões são antigas e não há nada a fazer para reverter a situação , as células morreram .Mas o Zeca é um cão tão querido e especial, agora tanto as pessoas e porta-se tão bem que resolvemos começar a Missão Família para o Zeca !!!No abrigo desde: -Compatível com cães: simCompatível com gatos: desconhecidoCompatível com crianças: desconhecido

Size

Medium

Age

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Location

🇵🇹Portugal

Shelter

Abrigo de Carinho

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About Zeca

What life with Zeca looks like

Zeca is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Abrigo de Carinho 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Zeca, answered.

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