ABRA Braga
Braga, Portugal · 53 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Luna
4 yearsMixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹Braga, Portugal
Mateus
2 yearsMixed Breed · small
🇵🇹Braga, Portugal
Marley
2 yearsMixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹Braga, Portugal
Nero
4 yearsMixed Breed · medium
🇵🇹Braga, Portugal
Augusto
2 yearsMixed Breed · small
🇵🇹Braga, Portugal
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How to adopt from ABRA Braga
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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 ABRA Braga directly for specifics.
About
About ABRA Braga
ABRA Braga is a dog rescue based in Braga, Portugal. There are currently 5 dogs listed for adoption.
The shelter typically takes in a mix of breeds — currently among the residents are Mixed Breed.
The animals currently listed at ABRA Braga range in age from about 2 to 4 years old. Most are medium-sized.
Adoption process
Adopting from Braga
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 ABRA Braga 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 ABRA Braga
Nearby
Other shelters in Portugal
ABRA Braga is one of 20+ TailHarbor-listed rescue shelters in Portugal. If you're not finding the right match here, browse these:
- 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)
- ANA Santa Comba Dão (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is ABRA Braga located?
ABRA Braga is in Braga, Portugal.
How many animals does ABRA Braga have available for adoption?
ABRA Braga currently has 53 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 5 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from ABRA Braga?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact ABRA Braga directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — ABRA Braga 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 ABRA Braga 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. ABRA Braga 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 ABRA Braga a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
ABRA Braga 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 ABRA Braga?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by ABRA Braga directly. Typical fees in Portugal cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact ABRA Braga via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.