Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos
-387 Mealhada, Portugal · 15 animals available
Animals at this shelter
PICLES
Mixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
BOLOTA
7 monthsMixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
FIFI
8 monthsMixed Breed
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
CRIS
5 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
LOCAS
1 yearMixed Breed
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
BENEDITA
3 yearsMixed Breed · large
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
MARGOT
8 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
ZAZU
Mixed Breed · small
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
ZURI
Mixed Breed · small
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
PUMBA
Mixed Breed · small
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
GAIA
Mixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
URANO
Mixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
SR. PIG
Mixed Breed · small
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
MUKI
Mixed Breed · small
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
LILI
Mixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹-387 Mealhada, Portugal
15 animals
How to adopt from Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos
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Find a match
Browse the available animals on this page, save your favourites, and check each animal's profile for personality traits and care needs.
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Get in touch
Use the contact details above — or click "Get contact info" on an animal's page — to reach out to the shelter. Mention which animal you're interested in.
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Application
Most shelters ask for a short written application covering your living situation, prior pet experience, and daily routine. This helps them find the best match for your home.
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Meet & greet
Visit the shelter in person — or arrange a video call for cross-border adoptions — to spend time with your potential new companion.
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Home check
Some shelters carry out a brief home visit or video walkthrough to make sure your space is a safe fit for the animal.
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Adoption day
Sign the adoption contract, pay any applicable adoption fee, and head home with your new family member.
Process and fees vary by shelter — contact Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos directly for specifics.
About
About Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos
Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos is a multi-species shelter based in -387 Mealhada, Portugal. There are currently 13 dogs and 2 other animals listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos range in age from about 0 to 8 years old. Most are medium-sized.
Adoption process
Adopting from -387 Mealhada
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos directly using the website in the sidebar. TailHarbor doesn't take any role in the adoption itself — we just make it easier for you to find the animal in the first place.
For a full breakdown of cross-border adoption requirements from Portugal, see our Portugal import guide.
At a glance
Breeds currently at Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos
Nearby
Other shelters in Portugal
Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Portugal. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- ABRA Braga — Braga (53 animals)
- Abrigo Associação (114 animals)
- Abrigo de Carinho (95 animals)
- ADAAVV (1 animal)
- A Dog's Life Rescue — Eastern Algarve (13 animals)
- Adoption Dogs Portugal — Portugal (11 animals)
- AFAMA Faial (19 animals)
- Amigo Fiel Bombarral (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos located?
Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos is in -387 Mealhada, Portugal.
How many animals does Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos have available for adoption?
Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos currently has 15 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 13 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos handles the adoption process, not TailHarbor. 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.
Can I adopt from Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos if I live in another country?
Yes. Cross-border adoption within the EU is straightforward thanks to the EU pet passport system. The animal needs to be at least 15 weeks old, microchipped to ISO 11784/11785, and have a valid rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before travel. Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos typically handles the vetting, chipping, and passport. The adopter coordinates the transport — common options include rescue networks (NGO-run road transport), professional pet-transport companies, "flight nannies" (volunteer in-cabin couriers), or self-drive pickups for shelters in neighbouring countries.
Is Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos is listed on TailHarbor based on data scraped from their own website, but TailHarbor has not yet manually verified the shelter's contact details. We recommend confirming details directly with the shelter before travelling for an adoption visit.
What is the adoption fee at Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos directly. Typical fees in Portugal cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Associação Quatro Patas e Focinhos via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.