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Adopt JOE

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

JOE was rescued from a municipal dog shelter. We know it was previously found on the street. He is a sweetest of dogs. He would be an excellent companion dog for a family with children as he is very gentle, loves affection and treats, and is patient. He really loves human company. He also gets along well with all other dogs. JOE is very agile and can jump fences! He cannot be left alone in a yard, for example, as he will always seek to escape to find company. JOE will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and microchipped.

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O Joe foi resgatado dum canil municipal. Sabemos que foi previamente encontrado na rua. É um cão meiguíssimo. Será um ótimo cão de companhia para uma família com crianças pois é muito meigo, adora afetos e mimos, é paciente. Adora mesmo companhia humana. Também se dá bem com todos os cães. O Joe é muito ágil e pode saltar vedações! Não pode ser deixado sozinho num quintal por exemplo pois ele procurará sempre fugir para encontrar companhia. O Joe será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with JOE
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing JOE home

What you'll need for JOE 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 JOE

What life with JOE looks like

JOE 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: High escape risk - very agile and can jump fences. Cannot be left alone in yards as he will try to escape to find human companionship.

🇵🇹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 JOE, answered.

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