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CRYSTAL / KITTY

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 8 years

Crystal Kitty is a small dog, about 9 kg, very active, full of energy, and has a strong bond with people. She is gentle, friendly, and loves human attention. She enjoys cuddles, playing, running, and especially ball games, which make her truly happy. Despite her small size, she is athletic, agile, and has an impressive vitality. It is estimated that she is about 8 years old, but in terms of energy and activity, she seems much younger. Crystal walks on a leash, is house trained, and is currently in a foster care family, where it became clear that her biggest difficulties are not "lack of character," but rather an excess of stimuli in an environment that is not ideal for her. Crystal has a strong hunting instinct. She is not compatible with cats, birds, rodents, or other small animals. She becomes extremely reactive to birds, and therefore needs to live in an urban or controlled environment, without access to gardens with birds. With other dogs, Crystal shows a dominant and possessive behavior. She likes to be the center of attention, protects her toys, the couch, and the person she refers to. In a home setting, she is not recommended to live with other dogs. On the street, she can be reactive when meeting other dogs, which requires conscious, calm, and capable caregivers who can manage these situations safely and with routine. Because of all this, Crystal is not a difficult dog; she is a dog that needs the right context:

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A Cristal Kitty é uma cadela de porte pequeno, com cerca de 9 kg, muito activa, cheia de energia e com uma ligação fortíssima às pessoas. É meiga, afável e adora atenção humana. Gosta de mimos, de brincar, de correr e, sobretudo, de jogos com bola, que a deixam verdadeiramente feliz. Apesar de pequena, é uma cadela atlética, ágil e com uma vitalidade impressionante. Estima-se que tenha cerca de 8 anos, mas em termos de energia e actividade parece uma cadela muito mais jovem. A Cristal passeia com trela, é asseada dentro de casa e está actualmente numa família de acolhimento, onde se percebeu claramente que as suas maiores dificuldades não são “falta de carácter”, mas sim excesso de estímulos num ambiente que não é o ideal para ela. A Cristal tem um instinto de caça muito marcado. Não é compatível com gatos, aves, roedores ou outros pequenos animais. Fica extremamente reactiva com pássaros e, por isso, precisa de viver num ambiente urbano ou controlado, sem acesso a jardins com aves. Com outros cães, a Cristal revela um comportamento dominante e possessivo. Gosta de ser o centro das atenções, protege os seus brinquedos, o sofá e a pessoa de referência. Em contexto doméstico, não é indicada para viver com outros cães. Na rua, pode ser reactiva quando cruza outros cães, algo que requer tutores conscientes, tranquilos e capazes de gerir estas situações com segurança e rotina. Por tudo isto, a Cristal não é uma cadela difícil, é uma cadela que precisa do contexto certo: idealmente filha única sem outros animais com tutores presentes, pacientes e activos pessoas que gostem de passeios regulares, brincadeiras e interação diária

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with CRYSTAL / KITTY
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing CRYSTAL / KITTY home

What you'll need for CRYSTAL / KITTY 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 CRYSTAL / KITTY

What life with CRYSTAL / KITTY looks like

CRYSTAL / KITTY is a small 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. 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.

Note from the shelter: Strong prey drive, not compatible with cats, birds, or small animals. Reactive with other dogs. Needs to be only pet. Requires experienced, patient owners.

🇵🇹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 CRYSTAL / KITTY, answered.

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