Adoption Dogs Portugal
Portugal, Portugal · 11 animals available
Animals at this shelter
Rosa
PuppyMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Flora
PuppyMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Bert
PuppyMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Ernie
PuppyMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Pirata
Mixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Wilson
PuppyMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Mafalda
9 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Misty
1 yearMixed Breed · small
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Nya
7 yearsMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Manuk
5 yearsMixed Breed · large
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
Luisa
PuppyMixed Breed
🇵🇹Portugal, Portugal
11 animals
How to adopt from Adoption Dogs Portugal
- 1
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 Adoption Dogs Portugal directly for specifics.
About
About Adoption Dogs Portugal
Adoption Dogs Portugal is a dog rescue based in Portugal, Portugal. There are currently 11 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 Adoption Dogs Portugal range in age from about 0 to 9 years old. Most are small.
Adoption process
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.
When you find an animal you'd like to meet, contact Adoption Dogs Portugal 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 Adoption Dogs Portugal
Nearby
Other shelters in Portugal
Adoption Dogs Portugal 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)
- AFAMA Faial (19 animals)
- Amigo Fiel Bombarral (1 animal)
- ANA Santa Comba Dão (1 animal)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Adoption Dogs Portugal located?
Adoption Dogs Portugal is in Portugal, Portugal.
How many animals does Adoption Dogs Portugal have available for adoption?
Adoption Dogs Portugal currently has 11 animals listed on TailHarbor. That includes 11 dogs. The inventory is refreshed daily from the shelter's own listing system.
How do I adopt an animal from Adoption Dogs Portugal?
Browse the available animals on this page and pick one you'd like to meet. Then contact Adoption Dogs Portugal directly using the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar — Adoption Dogs Portugal 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 Adoption Dogs Portugal 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. Adoption Dogs Portugal 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 Adoption Dogs Portugal a verified shelter on TailHarbor?
Adoption Dogs Portugal 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 Adoption Dogs Portugal?
TailHarbor does not track adoption fees — they vary by animal and by shelter, and are set by Adoption Dogs Portugal directly. Typical fees in Portugal cover the animal's pre-adoption veterinary care (sterilization, vaccinations, microchip, pet passport). Contact Adoption Dogs Portugal via the sidebar details for the exact fee for an animal you're interested in.