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Adopt BIG

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

This lovely dog was left at the shelter by his owners, after almost 7 years with him, for some reason that only they know. The poor BIG is used to living in a house and does not understand what he is doing in this place. He is a sweet dog, a bit confused and insecure with the new situation, but very gentle. Gets along well with other dogs and walks well on a leash. He will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered and with a microchip.

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Este patudo adorável foi deixado no abrigo pelos seus donos, depois de quase 7 anos com ele, por alguma razão que só eles saberão. O pobre Big está habituado a viver numa casa e não entende o que está a fazer neste lugar. É um cão doce, um pouco confuso e inseguro com a nova situação, mas muito meigo. Dá-se bem com outros cães e anda bem à trela. Será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with BIG
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing BIG home

What you'll need for BIG 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 BIG

What life with BIG looks like

BIG 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.

🇵🇹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 BIG, answered.

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