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DOTA

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 11 years

A DOTA was adopted when she was 1 year old. Years later she was returned because the owner had a stroke. The DOTA, now 9 years old, is sad and confused at the shelter. She does not understand what is happening to her. She is a very sweet, gentle and friendly dog with all the dogs. She is used to living indoors and to walking on a leash. She will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed and with a microchip.

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A Dota foi adotada quando tinha 1 ano de idade. Anos mais tarde vem devolvida porque o dono teve um AVC. A Dota, agora com 9 anos, está triste e confusa no abrigo. Não percebe o que lhe está a acontecer. É uma cadela muito doce, meiga e sociável com todos os cães. Está habituada a viver dentro de casa e habituada a passear de trela. Será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with DOTA
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Lisbon →More dogs in Portugal →

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing DOTA home

What you'll need for DOTA 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 DOTA

What life with DOTA looks like

DOTA 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: Emotional support needed - confused and sad after being returned to shelter

🇵🇹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 DOTA, answered.

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