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CHICO

English Bulldog · Male · Senior · 10 years

The CHICO was found on the street. People said he had a owner, a foreigner who had disappeared and left the dog on the street. In fact, the CHICO had a Hungarian microchip but it was not registered anywhere. The CHICO has paraplegia. French bulldogs are prone to all sorts of diseases, and spinal deformity is one of them. He was hospitalized for a month in a rehabilitation center where he received physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and laser therapy. At the time, he improved significantly. However, the CHICO has been worsening over time and now he can no longer use his hind legs, even though he has a lot of willpower. He is now taking supplements: Protec Sativa and Flexadin (supplement for bones and joints). He gets an injection of Librela once a month, which has helped a lot. He also seems to have a sensitive stomach, so it is recommended to give him a good veterinary ration. We are looking for a family with a house and yard, not an apartment, as he cannot climb stairs. The CHICO is very gentle and loves people. He adores being pampered. He is very playful. He was obviously used to living in a home. Before going on the street, he would sit and wait for them to put his sweater on. He is very well-mannered. He is used to riding in a car. He does not always get along well with all dogs. He is very possessive of food. He bites other dogs when he is eating and barks at people. Ideally, he should be an only child. Due to his paralysis, sometimes the CHICO cannot hold his bowels. This is not always the case. Note: this animal has a bite history.

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O Chico foi encontrado na rua. As pessoas diziam que ele tinha um dono, um estrangeiro que tinha desaparecido e deixado o cão na rua. De facto, o Chico tinha um número de microchip húngaro mas não estava registado em lado nenhum. O Chico tem paraplegia. Os bulldogs franceses são propensos a todo o tipo de doenças e a deformação da coluna vertebral é uma delas. Esteve internado um mês num centro de rehabilitação onde fez fisioterapia, hidroterapia e terapia laser. Na altura, melhorou bastante. Contudo, o Chico foi piorando com o tempo e hoje já não consegue usar as pernas traseiras, mesmo apesar da sua muita força de vontade. Está agora a tomar suplementos: Protec Sativa e Flexadin (suplemento para ossos e articulações). Toma uma injeção de Librela uma vez por mês. Tem ajudado muito. Também parece ter um estômago sensível, pelo que é recomendado uma boa ração veterinária. Procuramos uma família com casa e quintal, não um apartamento, pois não pode subir degraus. O Chico é muito meigo e adora pessoas. Adora mimos. É muito brincalhão. Estava obviamente habituado a viver num lar. Antes de ir à rua, ele senta-se e espera que lhe ponham o peitoral. É muito educado. Está habituado a andar de carro. Nem sempre se dá bem com todos os cães. É muito possessivo com comida. Morde os outros cães quando está a comer e ladra para as pessoas. O ideal seria ele ser filho único. Em consequência da paralisia, por vezes, o Chico não consegue reter as fezes. Não é sempre. Se puder continuar a fisioterapia, seria ideal pois faz verdadeiros milagres. O Chico será um excelente companheiro. Esperamos que alguém se apaixone por ele, apesar dos problemas de saúde. Será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with CHICO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about English Bulldog

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing CHICO home

What you'll need for CHICO 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 CHICO

What life with CHICO looks like

CHICO is a small senior english bulldog 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: Paraplegia - cannot use hind legs, requires monthly Librela injections, joint supplements, occasional fecal incontinence, sensitive stomach requiring veterinary diet, cannot climb stairs, needs house with yard

🇵🇹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 CHICO, answered.

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