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IMPA

Female · Adult · 4 years

A IMPA, her sister Alissa, and their mother Madonna were rescued by authorities from a neglect situation. They were sterilized at the municipal dog shelter. Unfortunately, their mother Madonna did not survive the surgery. Upon arrival at the shelter, the sisters were disoriented. They were searching for their mother everywhere. It’s heartbreaking to see. IMPA is a sweet-tempered little dog. She is gentle with everyone and gets along well with all other dogs. She does well on a leash. She is a large dog. She tested positive for leishmaniasis. With the proper daily medication, she can lead a long and normal life. She will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Impa, a irmã Alissa e a mãe Madonna foram resgatadas pelas autoridades duma situação de negligência. Foram esterilizadas no canil municipal. Infelizmente a mãe Madonna não sobreviveu à cirurgia. Chegadas ao abrigo, as filhas estavam desorientadas. Procuravam a mãe por todo o lado. Triste de se ver. A Impa é uma cadela meiguíssima. É doce com toda a gente e dá-se bem com todos os cães. Anda bem de trela. É uma cachorra grande. Deu positivo a leishmaniose. Com a devida medicação diária, pode levar uma vida longa e normal. Será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with IMPA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing IMPA home

What you'll need for IMPA 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 IMPA

What life with IMPA looks like

IMPA is a large adult 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. 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: Leishmaniasis positive - requires daily medication but can live a normal, long life with proper treatment

🇵🇹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 IMPA, answered.

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