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GIL

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 6 years

Gil arrived at our shelter from the municipal shelter in Loures, where he spent the last three years. We hope he finally has the chance to find a loving family. He is a very friendly and gentle dog who loves attention and the company of people. He walks well on a leash and gets along with all other dogs. He will be released vaccinated, dewormed, sterilized, and with a microchip.

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O Gil chegou até nós vindo do canil municipal de Loures, onde passou os últimos três anos. Esperamos que agora tenha finalmente a oportunidade de encontrar uma família cheia de amor. É um cão muito amigável e meigo, que adora a atenção e a companhia das pessoas. Passeia muito bem à trela e dá-se bem com todos os outros cães.Será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with GIL
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

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Bringing GIL home

What you'll need for GIL in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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About GIL

What life with GIL looks like

GIL 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.

🇵🇹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 GIL, answered.

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