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GABRU

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

The GABRU and its 5 siblings were the result of an unwanted litter. Owners who continue to not spay or neuter their animals. All were adopted as babies. They were so adorable. Unfortunately, the GABRU quickly developed problems with its hind legs. The head of the femur on both sides was dislocated. It had to undergo two complex surgeries, one at a time. The recovery was long and painful. However, the GABRU was returned by its owner due to not being able to handle the expenses. It seemed like everything was going well, the GABRU had a happy life at the our shelter, but a year later it had to undergo hip surgery. It went very well. It did 2 months of intense physical therapy and now it doesn't even look the same dog! Fantastic recovery. The GABRU is a very sweet and gentle dog. It loves attention and treats. It loves playing and running with other dogs, but also loves some good naps, but it has to find a canine companion to snuggle with. It's truly loved. A friend to all! The GABRU is used to sleeping inside the house, used to walking on a leash, and also used to riding in a car. It behaves beautifully. It's a pleasure to take it for a walk. It's time for it to have a family of its own. It has so much love to give. It deserves!

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O Gabru e os seus 5 irmãos foram fruto de uma ninhada indesejada. Donos que continuam a não esterilizar os seus animais. Foram todos adotados em bebê. Eram tão lindos. Infelizmente o Gabru manifestou rapidamente problemas com as patas traseiras. A cabeça do fémur em ambos os lados estava deslocada. Teve que ser submetido a 2 cirurgias complexas, uma de cada vez. O recobro foi longo e doloroso. Entretanto o Gabru foi devolvido pela dona por não conseguir suportar tantas despesas. Parecia estar a correr tudo bem, o Gabru tinha uma vida feliz no abrigo, mas um ano mais tarde teve que ser operado à anca. Correu muito bem. Fez 2 meses de fisioterapia intensa e agora nem parece o mesmo cão! Recuperação fantástica. O Gabru é um cão muito doce e meigo. Gosta muito de atenção e mimos. Adora brincar e correr com outros cães, mas também gosta dumas valentes sonecas, mas tem que encontrar sempre a companhia ao lado de outro cão para se aninhar. É mesmo querido. Amigo de todos! O Gabru está habituado a dormir dentro de casa, habituado a passear de trela e também habituado a andar de carro. Porta-se lindamente. Um gosto levá-lo passear. Chegou a altura dele ter uma família só para ele. Tem muito amor para dar. Merece!

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with GABRU
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing GABRU home

What you'll need for GABRU 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 GABRU

What life with GABRU looks like

GABRU is a medium-sized 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: History of hip dysplasia requiring multiple surgeries and physiotherapy. Fully recovered but may need ongoing monitoring.

🇵🇹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 GABRU, answered.

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