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AMÉLIA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 6 years

A AMÉLIA was rescued in October 2023. She must have been hit by a car and broke her leg. Since she wasn't treated right away, it calcified. Now there's nothing more that can be done. We've tried to give her as much comfort as possible with Omega3 supplements and a monthly injection of Librela. We're seeing results. She is very comfortable and leads a normal life. AMÉLIA is suspicious and will bite those she doesn't know. She needs a family with experience and lots of patience to help her gain confidence. However, she gets along with all the dogs. AMÉLIA will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Amélia foi resgatada em Outubro de 2023. Deve ter sido atropelada e partiu a pata. Como não foi logo tratada, calcificou. Agora já não há nada a fazer. Tentamos dar-lhe o maior conforto possível com suplementos de Omega3 e uma injeção mensal de Librela. Vemos os resultados. Está muito confortável e faz uma vida normal. A Amélia é desconfiada e morde quem não conhece. Precisa de uma família experiente e com muita paciência, que lhe ensine a ganhar confiança. No entanto, dá-se com todos os cães. Porta-se bem nos passeios de trela, mesmo com essa incapacidade. A Amélia será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with AMÉLIA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing AMÉLIA home

What you'll need for AMÉLIA in week one.

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  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 AMÉLIA

What life with AMÉLIA looks like

AMÉLIA is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Leg injury from accident - calcified fracture, requires monthly Librela injections and Omega-3 supplements for comfort management

🇵🇹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 AMÉLIA, answered.

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