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LUANA

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

Luana was surrendered to the shelter for reasons known only to her former owners. The change was extremely stressful for her. For several weeks she remained hidden in a carrier and growled whenever someone approached. Over time, she began to calm down. She no longer growls but still allows only one or two people to touch her. From others, she moves away. We always respect her space and never force her to interact because we believe she still feels very insecure and if we insisted, she could react. We hope that in a calm and stable environment, Luana will be able to relax and gain confidence, although this may be a lengthy process. She gets along well with other dogs and walks on a leash. She will be surrendered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Luana foi entregue no abrigo por motivos que apenas os seus antigos tutores conhecem. A mudança foi extremamente stressante para ela. Durante várias semanas permaneceu escondida numa transportadora e, sempre que alguém se aproximava, rosnava. Com o passar do tempo, começou a acalmar. Já não rosna, mas continua a permitir que apenas uma ou duas pessoas lhe toquem. Das restantes, afasta-se. Respeitamos sempre o seu espaço e nunca a forçamos a interagir, pois acreditamos que ainda se sente muito insegura e, se insistíssemos, poderia reagir. Esperamos que, num ambiente calmo e estável, a Luana consiga relaxar e ganhar confiança, embora esse possa ser um processo demorado. Dá-se bem com outros cães e passeia à trela. Será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with LUANA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Bringing LUANA home

What you'll need for LUANA 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 LUANA

What life with LUANA looks like

LUANA is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

An young 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 LUANA, answered.

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