A Dog's Life Rescue
Eastern Algarve, Portugal · 13 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Dobie
1 yearMixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Wolfie
5 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Molly
3 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Magic
2 yearsMixed Breed · small
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Tyler
2 yearsMixed Breed · extra large
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Milo
2 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Harry
1 yearMixed Breed · large
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Promote Us
Mixed Breed · extra large
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Volunteer Roles
Mixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Happily Ever After
Mixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
To Sponsor
Mixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
To Foster
Mixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Our Dogs
6 monthsMixed Breed
🇵🇹Eastern Algarve, Portugal
13 animals
How to adopt from A Dog's Life Rescue
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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.
- 4
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 A Dog's Life Rescue directly for specifics.
About
About A Dog's Life Rescue
A Dog's Life Rescue is a dog rescue based in Eastern Algarve, Portugal. There are currently 13 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 A Dog's Life Rescue range in age from about 0 to 5 years old. Most are extra-large.
Adoption process
Adopting from Eastern Algarve
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 A Dog's Life Rescue directly using the contact details 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 A Dog's Life Rescue
Nearby
Other shelters in Portugal
A Dog's Life Rescue 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)
- 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 A Dog's Life Rescue located?
A Dog's Life Rescue is in Eastern Algarve, Portugal.
How many animals does A Dog's Life Rescue have available for adoption?
A Dog's Life Rescue currently has 13 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 A Dog's Life Rescue?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact A Dog's Life Rescue directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — A Dog's Life Rescue 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 A Dog's Life Rescue 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. A Dog's Life Rescue 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 A Dog's Life Rescue a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
A Dog's Life Rescue 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 A Dog's Life Rescue?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by A Dog's Life Rescue directly. Typical fees in Portugal cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact A Dog's Life Rescue via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.