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KIM

Female · Adult · 7 years

9 shar-pei dogs were rescued from a neglect situation. They were used for illegal breeding and selling. They were all very scared and nervous. It has been 6 months and we still cannot touch them. They live in a pack in a large park where they feel safe. The KIM was never a mother. She was rescued in time. She is one of the few who have made some progress. She loves food, so we were able to win her over with cookies. Today we are already able to touch her and put a leash on her. In a home with a calm and patient family and with the help of other resident dogs, she can become a perfect family dog as she is gentle and social with other dogs. The KIM will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and with a microchip.

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9 cães de raça shar-pei foram resgatados duma situação de negligência. Eram usados para reprodução e venda ilegal. Eram todos cães muito assustados e nervosos. Passaram-se 6 meses e não conseguimos ainda tocar neles. Vivem em matilha num parque grande onde se sentem seguros. A Kim nunca foi mãe. Foi resgatada a tempo. É uma das poucas que conseguiu fazer alguns progressos. Adora comida, ou seja conseguimos conquistá-la com biscoitos. Hoje já conseguimos tocar-lhe e colocar-lhe uma trela. Numa casa, com uma família calma e paciente e com a ajuda de outros cães residentes, ela poderá transformar-se numa perfeita cadela de família pois é meiga e sociável com outros cães. A Kim será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with KIM
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing KIM home

What you'll need for KIM in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 KIM

What life with KIM looks like

KIM is a medium-sized adult 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: Requires patient family and gradual socialization due to rescue trauma from breeding mill

🇵🇹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 KIM, answered.

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