Not confirmed since November 3, 2026

FLAX

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

Flax was found on the street. He is very friendly and very attached to people, no doubt he had a home! But someone abandoned him. Flax has a crooked left front paw, it seems to be an old fracture that was not treated and consolidated poorly, but despite walking in a staggering way, he does not feel discomfort. He even runs. He leads a normal life. Flax is very sweet, gentle and friendly. He is also nice and sociable with all other dogs. He walks well on a leash. Flax will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, sterilized and with a microchip.

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O Flax foi encontrado na rua. É muito amigável e muito ligado às pessoas, sem dúvida que teve uma casa! Mas alguém o abandonou. O Flax tem a pata dianteira esquerda torta, parece ser uma fratura antiga não tratada que consolidou mal, mas apesar de andar de forma cambaleante, não sente desconforto. Chega até a correr. Leva uma vida normal. O Flax é muito doce, meigo e amigável. É também simpático e sociável com todos os outros cães. Anda bem à trela. O Flax será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇵🇹Lisbon

Shelter

O Cantinho da Milu

Living with FLAX

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs

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Bringing FLAX home

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About FLAX

What life with FLAX looks like

FLAX is a 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.

🇵🇹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 FLAX, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about FLAX?: 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 FLAX on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt FLAX 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is FLAX 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 FLAX 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 FLAX 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.