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AFONSO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

Afonso was abandoned at the shelter by his owners who emigrated and left 2 dogs behind. He doesn't understand how he went from the comfort of a home to a shelter full of dogs. He was very confused and sad initially. Over time he became an unpredictable dog who can bite when unexpected. He would need an experienced family with lots of patience. He's sociable with all dogs. He's used to living indoors and walking on leash. He doesn't like being picked up - that's his right and must be respected. He doesn't like cats. Afonso will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, sterilized and microchipped.

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Os donos do Afonso mudaram-se para o estrangeiro e abandonaram os seus cães no abrigo: o Afonso e a sua companheira Stacy. O Afonso está agora no abrigo e não compreende… do conforto de uma casa para um canil frio. Não é fácil para um cão adaptar-se a isto. O Afonso é meigo e amigável com pessoas que conhece. Mas com estranhos é reservado e normalmente não confia. Anda bem à trela. Sabemos que viveu numa casa toda a vida. No entanto, não gosta de ser pegado ao colo. As pessoas gostam de andar com cães pequenos ao colo, mas um cão tem o direito de não gostar disso. Se for pegado, pode reagir mal. O Afonso é sociável com outros cães. Mas também não se importaria de ser filho único numa casa. Na maior parte das vezes ignora os outros cães. Até a Stacy, com quem viveu na casa anterior, ele geralmente ignora. O Afonso será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with AFONSO
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Good with cats
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

Bringing AFONSO home

What you'll need for AFONSO in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About AFONSO

What life with AFONSO looks like

AFONSO is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Can be unpredictable and may bite unexpectedly. Does not like being picked up. Requires experienced handler.

🇵🇹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.

Lisbon, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting AFONSO, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about AFONSO?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. O Cantinho da Milu handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw AFONSO on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt AFONSO if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — O Cantinho da Milu will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is AFONSO already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if AFONSO isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with O Cantinho da Milu early rather than rehoming privately; they know AFONSO and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (PT). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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