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MILLIE

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

A MILLIE and her two sisters entered the shelter in April 2018. They were very shy. They did not allow themselves to be approached or touched, but they were very social and played a lot with other dogs. They were always free. They seemed happy. We noticed a big change when we introduced the dog Nina to the park of MILLIE and her sisters. Nina is a very social and loving dog. She loves people. She taught the sisters to trust us. Of the three sisters, MILLIE is the one who has made the most progress. She now trusts us, comes to ask for pets. She allows putting on the leash and likes to go for walks outside the shelter. It's not the same dog. We believe that in an experienced and calm family, with more social animals, MILLIE will transform even more. She is a love. She is vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed.

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A Millie e as 2 irmãs deram entrada no abrigo em Abril de 2018. Eram muito tímidas. Não se deixavam aproximar nem tocar, mas eram muito sociáveis e brincavam muito com outros cães. Estavam sempre soltas. Pareciam felizes. Notámos uma grande mudança quando introduzimos a cadela Nina no parque da Millie e das irmãs. A Nina é uma cadela super sociável e amorosa. Adora pessoas. Ensinou as irmãs a confiar em nós. Das 3 irmãs, a Millie é a que mais progressos fez. Já confia em nós, já nos vem pedir festas. Deixa pôr a trela e gosta de ir passear no exterior do abrigo. Não parece a mesma cadela. Acreditamos que numa família experiente e calma, com mais animais sociáveis, a Millie se transforme ainda mais. É um amor. Está vacinada, desparasitada e esterilizada.

Size
Large
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with MILLIE
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing MILLIE home

What you'll need for MILLIE 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 MILLIE

What life with MILLIE looks like

MILLIE is a large senior mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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 MILLIE, answered.

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