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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

James lived in the back of a school. It was fed by the funioners and even quite cherished, but management has changed and James is no longer welcome. No employee wanted him... the dog that belonged to everyone became nobody's dog! It was delivered to the Corner. He's a fantastic dog. Super sweet. She loves kids. You lived with them every day! He had a loyal partner in high school, but the big guy passed away. In the Corner, James has made friends with many dogs. It's super sociable. You're very good on the leash rides. James has leishmaniasis. We hope it's not impeding for your adoption. James will be delivered inoculated, deparasited, sterilized and microchiped.

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O James vivia nas traseiras dum colégio. Era alimentado pelos funionários e até bastante acarinhado, mas a gerência mudou e o James já não é bem vindo. Nenhum funcionário o quis....O cão que era de todos passou a ser o cão de ninguém ! Foi entregue no Cantinho. É um cão fantástico. Super meigo. Adora crianças. Convivia com elas todos os dias! Tinha um companheiro leal no colégio, mas o patudo faleceu. No Cantinho, o James já criou amizades com muitos cães. É super sociável. Porta-se muito bem nos passeios de trela. O James tem leishmaniose. Esperamos que não seja impeditivo para a sua adoção. O James será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with JAMES
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing JAMES home

What you'll need for JAMES 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 JAMES

What life with JAMES looks like

JAMES 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: Leishmaniasis

🇵🇹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 JAMES, answered.

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