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LAIKA

Female · Senior · 14 years

A Laika, a sweet and gentle senior Siberian Husky, was surrendered to the shelter by her former owners who moved from a house to an apartment and decided not to take her with them. This decision is deeply unfair to a dog that has never stopped being loyal. Laika is extremely sweet, affectionate, and loves the company of people, easily winning over those who get to know her. She gets along very well with other dogs and walks well on a leash. Unfortunately, as she is already senior, we know her chances of adoption are very low. Most people look for puppies and end up not even noticing her. Laika deserves a new chance and a home where she can live this stage of her life surrounded by the love and tranquility she has always deserved. She will be surrendered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Laika foi entregue no abrigo pelos seus antigos tutores, que se mudaram de uma casa para um apartamento e decidiram não a levar consigo. Uma decisão profundamente injusta para uma cadela que nunca deixou de ser fiel. A Laika é extremamente doce, meiga e carinhosa. Adora a companhia das pessoas e conquista facilmente quem a conhece. Dá-se muito bem com outros cães e passeia muito bem à trela. Infelizmente, por já ser sénior, sabemos que as suas hipóteses de adoção são muito reduzidas. A maioria das pessoas procura cachorros e acaba por nem reparar nela. A Laika merece uma nova oportunidade e um lar onde possa viver esta fase da vida rodeada do amor e da tranquilidade que sempre mereceu.Será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with LAIKA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing LAIKA home

What you'll need for LAIKA 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 LAIKA

What life with LAIKA looks like

LAIKA is a small senior 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.

🇵🇹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 LAIKA, answered.

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