How do I contact the shelter about ALMA?

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 ALMA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt ALMA 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 ALMA 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 ALMA 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 ALMA 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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ALMA

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Alma came to us from a municipal kennel in Loures, where we know she spent several months. We don’t know much about her past, but it’s very likely that she was found on the street, as is the case with so many other dogs. She’s a very sweet and gentle female dog, both toward people and other dogs. However, she’s quite shy around strangers and easily gets startled. She needs time to build trust and feel safe. In March 2026, she was briefly adopted, but returned to the shelter just a few months later. Life in an apartment proved too stressful for her. She didn’t like being left alone, and walks on busy streets made her very anxious. Alma walks beautifully on a leash, but we believe she’d be much happier in a quiet area—preferably in a house with a garden, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. She’s a truly lovely dog who deserves a patient, understanding family willing to respect her pace. Gaining confidence and overcoming her past fears will be a gradual process, but we’re certain that once she feels truly secure, she’ll reveal herself as the wonderful companion she truly is. She’ll be given up vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Alma chegou até nós proveniente de um canil municipal em Loures, onde sabemos que passou vários meses. Do seu passado pouco sabemos, mas é muito provável que tenha sido encontrada na rua, como acontece com tantos outros cães. É uma cadela muito meiga e gentil, tanto com pessoas como com outros cães. No entanto, é bastante tímida com desconhecidos e assusta-se facilmente. Precisa de tempo para ganhar confiança e sentir-se em segurança. Em março de 2026 chegou a ser adotada, mas regressou ao abrigo poucos meses depois. A vida num apartamento revelou-se demasiado stressante para ela. Não gostava de ficar sozinha e os passeios nas ruas movimentadas deixavam-na muito ansiosa. A Alma passeia muito bem à trela, mas acreditamos que será muito mais feliz numa zona tranquila, de preferência numa casa com jardim, longe da agitação da cidade. É uma cadela muito doce que merece uma família paciente, compreensiva e disposta a respeitar o seu ritmo. Ganhar confiança e ultrapassar os medos do passado será um processo gradual, mas temos a certeza de que, quando se sentir verdadeiramente segura, irá revelar toda a maravilhosa companheira que é. Será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size

Small

Age

Young · 2 years

Location

🇵🇹Lisbon

Shelter

O Cantinho da Milu

Living with ALMA

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing ALMA home

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About ALMA

What life with ALMA looks like

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

An young 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.

🇵🇹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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting ALMA, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about ALMA?: 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 ALMA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt ALMA 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 ALMA 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 ALMA 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 ALMA 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.