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Ziggy

Mixed Breed · Male

Ziggy was adopted, but his owner, with whom he was very happy and loved, unfortunately could no longer take care of him for a very serious reason. Simba, his friend/brother, was in the same situation; they lived together and we welcomed them both so that they would at least have each other. Initially, they didn't understand the change and the disappearance of their beloved and caring owner; the sadness was great... But they overcame it and adapted to life at the shelter, where affection and love continue to be abundant, as well as their companionship with each other. They are charming, gentle, and accustomed to the routines of living in a house. Who has a little space in their home and heart for Ziggy?

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O Ziggy foi adotado, mas a sua dona , com quem foi muito feliz e amado, infelizmente e por motivo muito grave não pode mais cuidar dele. O Simba, o seu amigo/irmão ficou na mesma situação, viviam juntos e juntos os acolhemos para que se tivessem ao menos um ao outro. Inicialmente não entenderam a mudança e o desaparecimento da sua querida e carinhosa dona, a tristeza foi muita… Mas superaram e adaptaram-se à vida no abrigo, onde carinho e amor continua a não lhes faltar, nem a companhia um do outro. São encantadores , dóceis e estão habituados às rotinas de vivência numa casa. Quem tem um espacinho no seu lar e no seu coração para o Ziggy? Está desparasitado, vacinado, castrado e microchipado

Size
Large
Age
Location
🇵🇹Portugal
Shelter
Patas Errantes
Living with Ziggy
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Ziggy home

What you'll need for Ziggy 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 Ziggy

What life with Ziggy looks like

Ziggy is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Patas Errantes 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 Ziggy, answered.

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