How do I contact the shelter about MIKKO?

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

Can I adopt MIKKO 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 MIKKO 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 MIKKO 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 MIKKO 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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MIKKO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

MIKKO was adopted by a young person when he was a puppy, but returned three years later. The excuses were many and contradictory: " MIKKO grew more than I thought... he has too much strength... he is gentle with me but aggressive with other dogs and even people... he misses his companion who no longer lives with us... he needs the company of other dogs to play... I spend little time at home..." Back at the shelter, MIKKO proved to be a very gentle, sweet dog. He loves human company and affection. He is a calm dog who prefers to lie down in his park rather than run all over the shelter. He loves walks. As soon as he sees a leash, he wants to follow us for a walk. Despite being strong, he doesn't pull at all. He behaves beautifully! He is an obedient dog that sits when asked. MIKKO deserves a new home that gives him the proper value and all the love he deserves! The only downside of MIKKO is being a food rescuer. It can be a source of conflict. MIKKO will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered, and with a microchip.

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O Mikko foi adotado por uma jovem, quando era bebê, mas devolvido 3 anos depois. As desculpas foram várias e contraditórias: "o Mikko cresceu mais do que eu pensava... tem demasiada força ....é meigo comigo mas agressivo com os outros cães e até com pessoas .... sente falta do companheiro dele que já não vive connosco....precisa da companhia de outros cães para brincar... eu passo pouco tempo em casa...." De volta ao abrigo, o Mikko provou ser um cão muito meigo, doce. Adora companhia humana, mimos. É um cão calmo, que prefere ficar deitado no parque dele do que correr o abrigo todo. Gosta muito de passear. Mal vê uma trela, quer seguir-nos para ir passear. Apesar de forte, ele não puxa nada. Porta-se lindamente! É um cão obediente que se senta quando lhe é pedido. O Mikko merece um novo lar que lhe dê o devido valor e todo o amor que ele merece! O único senão do Mikko é ser protetor da sua comida. Pode ser uma fonte de conflito. O Mikko será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size

Medium

Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇵🇹Lisbon

Shelter

O Cantinho da Milu

Living with MIKKO

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

Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · Lisbon Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing MIKKO home

What you'll need for MIKKO in week one.

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About MIKKO

What life with MIKKO looks like

MIKKO 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: Food guarding behavior - protective of food which may cause conflicts

🇵🇹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.

Lisbon, Portugal — browse more dogs in Portugal.

Frequently asked

Adopting MIKKO, answered.

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