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LOUIS

Male · Adult · 8 years

The LOUIS was found on the highway, very thin, starved, and even neglected. It underwent tests and unfortunately tested positive for leishmaniasis. It received treatment with Milteforan. It responded beautifully and within just three months, it had gained 4 kg. It is looking great, with a shiny coat. It is happy and in excellent spirits. Leishmaniasis has no cure, but as long as it is medicated daily with allopurinol and fed a good quality food, the LOUIS can have a long and good life. It is a very gentle dog. It loves human company. It gets along well with all dogs, whether male or female, small or large. It is a super docile dog. It behaves well on leash walks. The LOUIS will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and microchipped.

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O Louis foi encontrado na autoestrada, muito magro, esfomeado, mesmo negligenciado. Fez análises e infelizmente deu positivo a leishmaniose. Fez o tratamento com Milteforan. Reagiu lindamente e nem 3 meses depois já engordou 4 kg. Está lindo, com um pelo brilhante. Está feliz e muito bem disposto. A Leishmaniose não tem cura, mas desde que medicado diariamente com alopurinol e comendo uma boa ração, o Louis pode ter uma longa e boa vida. É um cão muito meigo. Adora companhia humana. Dá-se bem com todos os cães, sejam machos ou fêmeas, pequenos ou grandes. É um cão super dócil. Porta-se bem nos passeios de trela. O Louis será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with LOUIS
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing LOUIS home

What you'll need for LOUIS 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 LOUIS

What life with LOUIS looks like

LOUIS is a large 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Leishmaniasis - requires daily alopurinol medication and quality diet for life management

🇵🇹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 LOUIS, answered.

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