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KIKAS

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 10 years

The KIKAS was abandoned by his owners at the shelter in January 2019. He was very scared and barked at everyone. He lived many years simply avoiding us. Over time, he became calmer. Now he approaches people he knows, allows himself to be picked up and held, and because he is very food-oriented, he runs to people when they have snacks. With strangers he remains very cautious, barks, but during all these years at the shelter he has never bitten anyone. He had a bacterial infection in his left front paw that took time to heal and now he limps slightly on that paw, but this does not affect his quality of life. He gets along very well with other dogs. He walks well on a leash. The KIKAS will be handed over vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered, and with a microchip.

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O Kikas foi abandonado pelos seus donos no abrigo em janeiro de 2019. Estava muito assustado e ladrava a toda a gente. Viveu muitos anos simplesmente evitando-nos. Com o tempo, tornou-se mais calmo. Agora aproxima-se das pessoas que conhece, deixa-se levantar ao colo e, por ser muito orientado por comida, corre para as pessoas quando têm snacks. Com estranhos mantém-se ainda muito cauteloso, ladra, mas durante todos estes anos no abrigo nunca mordeu ninguém. Teve uma infeção bacteriana na pata dianteira esquerda que demorou a sarar e agora manca ligeiramente desta pata, mas isso não afeta a sua qualidade de vida. Dá-se muito bem com outros cães. Anda bem à trela. O Kikas será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with KIKAS
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing KIKAS home

What you'll need for KIKAS 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 KIKAS

What life with KIKAS looks like

KIKAS is a small 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: Slight limp in left front paw due to previous bacterial infection, but does not affect quality of life

🇵🇹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 KIKAS, answered.

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