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KOA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

A KOA was found on the street with 9 newborn puppies. She was taken to the shelter, the babies grew and all were adopted. KOA was a wonderful mother, she took care of them with a lot of love, which was not easy with so many dogs. Now that all have found a family, it's her turn to have a loving home. Unfortunately, while everyone wants to adopt the puppies, rarely anyone remembers the mother. KOA is a very sweet and extremely gentle dog. She is a bit shy at first contact, as she surely went through a lot on the street, but when she gains trust, she forms a strong bond and follows her person everywhere, like a shadow. She is sociable with other dogs and has a very calm temperament. We hardly ever hear her bark. KOA will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and with a microchip.

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A Koa foi encontrada na rua com 9 cachorrinhos recém-nascidos. Foi levada para o abrigo, os bebés cresceram e todos foram adotados. A Koa foi uma mãe maravilhosa, cuidou deles com muito carinho, o que não foi nada fácil com tantos cachorros. Agora que todos encontraram família, é a vez dela ter um lar amoroso. Infelizmente, enquanto todos querem adotar os filhotes, raramente alguém se lembra da mãe. A Koa é uma cadela muito doce e extremamente meiga. É um pouco tímida no primeiro contacto, pois certamente passou por muito na rua, mas quando ganha confiança, cria um forte laço e segue a sua pessoa para todo o lado, como uma sombra. É sociável com outros cães e tem um temperamento muito calmo. Quase nunca a ouvimos ladrar. A Koa será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with KOA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing KOA home

What you'll need for KOA 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 KOA

What life with KOA looks like

KOA 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.

🇵🇹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 KOA, answered.

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