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LUKE

Male · Puppy · 5 months

The LUKE arrived with its mother and siblings when the puppies had just been born. This small family was found on the street. The puppies were adopted about two months later, and the LUKE also found a family. However, three months after that, it was returned to the shelter because it behaved like a puppy and had not yet been educated. There were no complaints regarding aggression or lack of gentleness, just a young, energetic dog full of enthusiasm and a desire to play. The LUKE is a fantastic dog. Very gentle, extremely sociable and kind. It loves human company and gets along well with other dogs. It remains a big dog: it runs, jumps, plays, and enjoys life with all the energy of youth. It walks well on a leash and is accustomed to living indoors. The mother of the LUKE is still with us at the shelter. She is a cross between an Alentejo Mastiff, though of a smaller size, weighing around 30 kg. We do not know the father of the LUKE, but we hope it will be of a similar size to its mother. The LUKE deserves a family that understands that educating a dog is part of the responsibility of adoption and is willing to accompany it through this phase of its life. In return, it will have a loyal, affectionate, and loving companion to give. The LUKE will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped.

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O Luke chegou até nós juntamente com a mãe e os irmãos, quando os cachorros tinham acabado de nascer. Esta pequena família foi encontrada na rua. Os cachorros foram adotados cerca de dois meses depois, e o Luke também encontrou uma família. No entanto, três meses depois, foi devolvido ao abrigo, por se comportar como um cachorro e ainda não ter sido educado. Nunca houve qualquer queixa relacionada com agressividade ou falta de delicadeza, apenas era um jovem cão cheio de energia, entusiasmo e com vontade de brincar. O Luke é um cão fantástico. Muito meigo, extremamente sociável e gentil. Adora a companhia das pessoas e dá-se muito bem com outros cães. Continua a ser um grande cachorro: corre, salta, brinca e aproveita a vida com toda a energia da juventude. Passeia bem à trela e está habituado a viver dentro de casa. A mãe do Luke continua connosco no abrigo. É cruzada de Rafeiro Alentejano, embora de porte mais pequeno, pesando cerca de 30 kg. Não conhecemos o pai do Luke, mas esperamos que venha a ter um tamanho semelhante ao da mãe. O Luke merece uma família que compreenda que educar um cachorro faz parte da responsabilidade da adoção e que esteja disposta a acompanhá-lo nesta fase da sua vida. Em troca, terá um companheiro leal, afetuoso e cheio de amor para dar. O Luke será entregue vacinado, desparasitado e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Puppy · 5 months
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with LUKE
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing LUKE home

What you'll need for LUKE 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 LUKE

What life with LUKE looks like

LUKE is a large puppy/kitten dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇵🇹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 LUKE, answered.

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