Adopting is the best thing you can do. Now your new dog or cat needs a vet, microchip, vaccines and health card. We guide you step by step and make it easy.
Whether you adopted from a shelter or a private person, these are the essential steps.
Head-to-tail physical exam to detect any hidden issues. Many adopted animals come with undiagnosed parasites, dental or skin problems.
Mandatory by law. If the shelter didn't do it, we implant it and register in RIAC under your name.
We check the health card (if there is one) and give any missing vaccines. If there's no prior history, we start from scratch with the full schedule.
Many adopted animals have internal or external parasites. We do full deworming adapted to their age and weight.
We advise on the best diet for their breed, age and health. We stock premium food in our shop.
We open a full health card and plan the vaccine and check-up schedule. We remind you of every appointment via WhatsApp.
Tell us what animal you've adopted, approximate age and what documentation you were given.
Full check-up + everything needed: vaccines, microchip, deworming.
We advise you in-store on the best food, bowls, bed and everything needed.
You leave with an up-to-date health card and a complete follow-up plan. We're here for whatever you need.
"Adopted a dog from a shelter that had nothing: no microchip, no vaccines, no health card. At Interzoo Viriato they handled everything in one visit. Now he's healthy, vaccinated and happy."
Ideally as soon as possible after adoption, within the first 2-3 days. Even if the shelter did a check-up, it's important your own vet assesses the animal from scratch.
Usually an adoption contract and, ideally, a health card with vaccines and microchip. But often documentation is missing or incomplete. Don't worry — we review and complete everything.
Yes. You need to transfer the microchip ownership to your name in RIAC. Otherwise the animal remains registered under the shelter and they'd be contacted if lost, not you.
Depends on what's needed (vaccines, microchip, deworming). Ask us on WhatsApp with the animal's info and we'll give you a quote before you come.
Of course. Adopted cats need the same: check-up, microchip (now mandatory), vaccines and deworming. We specialise in cats.
Yes. We stock everything your new pet needs: food, bowls, bed, carrier, lead, harness, toys, cat litter... and we advise on what to choose for their case.
Bring your new companion. Check-up + vaccines + microchip + health card in one visit. We reply in minutes on WhatsApp.