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DORA

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

A DORA was found on the street when she was still a puppy. She was adopted but returned 5 months later because she developed the habit of jumping over fences, even high ones, and escaping, seriously compromising her safety. She is indeed a very agile dog. However, she is very gentle and friendly! She loves having our attention! She walks well on a leash and gets along well with all dogs. Everyone are her friends! She is accustomed to living in a house and has a calm temperament for her age, so we think she would adapt to living in an apartment. The DORA will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and with a microchip.

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A Dora foi encontrada na rua quando era cachorra ainda. Foi adotada mas devolvida 5 meses mais tarde porque desenvolveu o hábito de saltar vedações, mesmo altas, e fugir, comprometendo seriamente a sua segurança. É de facto uma cadela muito ágil. Contudo é muito meiga e simpática! Adora ter a nossa atenção! Anda bem à trela e dá-se bem com todos os cães. Todos são seus amigos! Está habituada a viver numa casa e tem um temperamento calmo para a sua idade pelo que achamos que se adaptaria a viver num apartamento. A Dora será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with DORA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing DORA home

What you'll need for DORA 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 DORA

What life with DORA looks like

DORA is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

An young 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: Escape artist - jumps high fences and runs away

🇵🇹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 DORA, answered.

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