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Adopt Zely

Mixed Breed · Male

I am Zely, a shy and frightened one. I am very afraid of people. I tremble with fear. They even say I have panic, though I don't know what that is… I just know that seeing people terrifies me a lot. You see, I was chased everywhere I went after being abandoned, perhaps because I am big and have a loud voice, but I never did anyone any harm and I never will. I am completely peaceful and I just want to be left in my quiet corner. If I could lose my fear, maybe someone would take me home…

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Sou o Zely, um tímido e assustado. Tenho muito medo de pessoas. Tremo de medo. Até dizem que tenho pânico, não sei o que isso é…só sei que ver pessoas me assusta muito. Sabem, fui escorraçado em todo o lado por onde eu passava, depois de ter sido abandonado, talvez por ser grande e ter um vozeirão, mas nunca fiz mal a ninguém nem farei, sou completamente pacífico e só quero que me deixem no meu canto sossegado. Se eu conseguisse perder o medo, talvez alguém me levasse para casa… Também disponível para apadrinhamento !

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Bianca APS
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Zely home

What you'll need for Zely 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 Zely

What life with Zely looks like

Zely is a large adult mixed breed 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 Zely, answered.

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