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CHARLIE

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

The CHARLIE was left at the shelter by his own owner who moved house?! He suffered from bilateral eyelid inversion. He was operated on and it went very well. He recovered and is beautiful. Meanwhile he also gained weight. The CHARLIE is a very lively dog. He loves to run and play. He needs an active lifestyle. He becomes very attached to the people who take care of him. He is really gentle and sociable with other dogs. He behaves well on leash walks. The CHARLIE will be handed over vaccinated, dewormed, neutered and with a microchip.

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O Charlie foi deixado no abrigo pelo próprio dono que mudou de casa?! Sofria duma inversão bilateral das pálpebras. Foi operado e correu tudo lindamente. Recuperou e está lindo. Entretanto também ganhou peso. O Charlie é um cão cheio de vida. Adora correr e brincar. Precisa dum estilo de vida ativo. Afeiçoa-se muito às pessoas que tratam dele. É mesmo muito meigo e sociável com outros cães. Porta-se bem nos passeios de trela. O Charlie será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with CHARLIE
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing CHARLIE home

What you'll need for CHARLIE 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 CHARLIE

What life with CHARLIE looks like

CHARLIE is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Previously had bilateral eyelid inversion surgery (entropion) - now recovered

🇵🇹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 CHARLIE, answered.

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