How do I contact the shelter about MARA?

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 MARA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt MARA 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 MARA 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 MARA 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 MARA 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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MARA

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

A MARA arrived with us from a municipal dog shelter. She was found on the street in February 2024 and has lived in this dog shelter in a small cage for almost a year and a half, rarely getting out. She has a problem with her hind legs, likely of a neurological origin. She cannot coordinate them properly and instead takes small hops, sometimes falling (see video). However, with exercise, her condition improves visibly: the more she walks, the better she moves. Unfortunately, due to the long period of confinement, she almost stopped using her hind legs and is now relearning how to walk. Despite her limitation, the MARA is a happy dog and leads a perfectly normal life. She goes where she wants, eats well, wags her tail, and shows an enormous joy for living. She loves human attention and never tires of receiving treats. She gets along beautifully with other dogs, is extremely sociable, and very friendly. The MARA will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Mara chegou até nós vinda de um canil municipal. Foi encontrada na rua em fevereiro de 2024 e, desde então, viveu nesse canil fechada numa jaula pequena, saindo muito raramente. Durante cerca de um ano e meio, praticamente não teve oportunidade de se movimentar. A Mara tem um problema nas patas traseiras, provavelmente de origem neurológica. Não consegue coordená-las corretamente e, em vez de andar, dá pequenos saltos, caindo por vezes (ver vídeo). No entanto, com exercício, a situação melhora visivelmente: quanto mais anda, melhor se movimenta. Infelizmente, devido ao longo período de confinamento, quase deixou de usar as patas traseiras e está agora a reaprender a andar. Apesar da sua limitação, a Mara é uma cadela feliz e leva uma vida perfeitamente normal. Chega onde quer, come bem, abana a cauda e demonstra uma enorme alegria de viver. Adora atenção humana e nunca se cansa de receber mimos. Dá-se lindamente com outros cães, é extremamente sociável e muito simpática. A Mara será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇵🇹Lisbon

Shelter

O Cantinho da Milu

Living with MARA

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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About MARA

What life with MARA looks like

MARA 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.

Note from the shelter: Neurological condition affecting hind legs coordination, requires exercise rehabilitation

🇵🇹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 MARA, answered.

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