Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela
Palmela (Setúbal), Portugal · 14 animals available
Animals at this shelter
14 animals
How to adopt from Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela
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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 Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela directly for specifics.
About
About Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela
Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela is a dog rescue based in Palmela (Setúbal), Portugal. There are currently 14 dogs listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed, Belgian Malinois, Rafeiro do Alentejo, and Labrador Retriever.
The animals currently listed at Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela range in age from about 5 to 13 years old. Most are large.
Adoption process
Adopting from Palmela (Setúbal)
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 Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela 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 Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela
Nearby
Other shelters in Portugal
Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Portugal. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- ABRA Braga — Braga (58 animals)
- Abrigo Associação (116 animals)
- Abrigo de Carinho (91 animals)
- ADAAVV (1 animal)
- A Dog's Life Rescue — Eastern Algarve (13 animals)
- Adoption Dogs Portugal — Portugal (7 animals)
- AEZA — Associação de Ética e Zoofilia de Aveiro (38 animals)
- AFAMA Faial
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela located?
Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela is in Palmela (Setúbal), Portugal.
How many animals does Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela have available for adoption?
Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela currently has 14 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 14 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela 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 Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela 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. Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela 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 Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela 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 Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela directly. Typical fees in Portugal cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Centro de Recolha Oficial de Animais de Palmela via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.