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Rhodesian Ridgeback · Female · Adult · 5 years

A INDIA appeared on the street in January 2022, next to a municipal dog shelter. Was she intentionally abandoned? Just a guess... She was very scared, it was a bit difficult to catch her. It takes some time to gain her trust, but once she does, she is a very gentle and social dog with all the dogs. She jumps high fences, so she cannot be an outdoor dog with a poorly fenced yard or low walls. INDIA will be handed over vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and with a microchip.

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A India apareceu na rua, em Janeiro de 2022, junto dum canil municipal. Terá sido lá abandonada de propósito? Apenas uma suposição... Estava muito assustada, foi um pouco difícil proceder à sua captura. Demora algum tempo em confiar nas pessoas, mas quando conquistada, é uma cadela muito meiga e sociável com todos os cães. Salta vedações muito altas pelo que não pode ser uma cadela de exterior com um quintal mal vedado ou muros baixos. A India será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with INDIA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Rhodesian Ridgeback

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing INDIA home

What you'll need for INDIA 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 INDIA

What life with INDIA looks like

INDIA is a large adult rhodesian ridgeback 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: Escape artist - jumps very high fences, needs secure high fencing

🇵🇹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 INDIA, answered.

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