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Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

The JOAOZINHO was found on the street with a broken leg, when he was only 5 months old. He was probably hit by a car. He was brought to the Cantinho and fortunately surgery was not needed. He recovered beautifully. He grew up being a very shy dog, never aggressive but always very timid, avoiding contact with humans. He has been at the Cantinho for 5 years. He is still a shy dog, but has gained confidence with the people he knows. We have managed to take him for walks and he accepts pats very well, which was not possible for a long time. He walks very well on a leash, but what he likes most is to run around the shelter, running and playing with the other dogs. He is a very social dog. He will be given vaccinated, dewormed, neutered and with a microchip.

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O Joaozinho foi encontrado na rua com uma pata partida, quando tinha apenas 5 meses. Terá provavelmente sido atropelado. Foi entregue no Cantinho e felizmente não foi necessária intervenção cirúrgica. Recuperou lindamente. Cresceu sendo um cão muito medroso, nunca agressivo mas sempre muito tímido, evitando contacto com humanos. Já está no Cantinho há 5 anos. Continua um cão tímido, mas já ganhou confiança com as pessoas que ele conhece. Já o conseguimos passear e aceita muito bem festinhas, o que não foi possível durante muito tempo. Anda muito bem de trela, mas o que ele mais gosta é andar solto pelo abrigo, a correr e brincar com os outros cães. É um cão muito sociável. Será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with JOAOZINHO
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Listed 2 months ago

Bringing JOAOZINHO home

What you'll need for JOAOZINHO 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 JOAOZINHO

What life with JOAOZINHO looks like

JOAOZINHO is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Very shy and fearful due to traumatic past, needs patient owner

🇵🇹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 JOAOZINHO, answered.

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