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JOSHI

Male · Young · 3 years

The JOSHI was surrendered by its own owner. We don't know what happened, but he is extremely thin, his vaccinations are overdue, and he is very nervous at the our shelter. He is scared of sudden movements and may bite out of fear. When we give him treats slowly, he relaxes and shows appreciation for our attentions. He just needs time to build confidence. On the other hand, he gets along well with all the other dogs. The JOSHI will be handed over vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and microchipped.

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O Joshi foi cedido pelo próprio dono. Não sabemos o que se passou, mas ele está muito magro, vacinas em atraso, está muito nervoso no abrigo. Assusta-se com movimentos bruscos e pode morder com medo. Quando lhe damos festinhas, devagarinho, ele relaxa e mostra apreciar os nossos mimos. Precisa apenas de tempo para ganhar confiança. Por outro lado, ele dá-se bem com todos os cães. O Joshi será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with JOSHI
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing JOSHI home

What you'll need for JOSHI 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 JOSHI

What life with JOSHI looks like

JOSHI is a medium-sized young adult dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

An young 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: Fearful and nervous, needs patient socialization. May bite when scared. Requires slow, gentle approach to build trust.

🇵🇹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.

Lisbon, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting JOSHI, answered.

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