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MITZI

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

The MITZI appeared inside the our shelter one morning—someone pushed it through the gate and also left its vaccination record, although it had only been vaccinated as a dog, many years ago. It wore a collar with a metal buckle, a clear sign that it had lived on a chain. It had a microchip, and the previous owner was contacted. She said she had returned to her country and given the dog to another person. Unfortunately, this “new home” meant a life of confinement and without veterinary care. The MITZI is a very gentle dog, but it arrives with fears—understandable for one who has never known true affection. It is nervous in the early meetings, but shows a great willingness to trust. It loves affection and, with some attention and patience, it relaxes and starts to show its sweet side. It is very sociable with other dogs and does well on a leash. The MITZI will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and with a microchip.

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O Mitzi apareceu dentro do abrigo numa manhã — alguém o empurrou pelo portão e deixou também o seu boletim de vacinas, embora só tivesse sido vacinado em cachorro, há muitos anos. Usava uma coleira com gancho metálico, sinal claro de que viveu acorrentado. Tinha microchip, e a antiga tutora foi contactada. Disse ter regressado ao seu país e entregue o cão a outra pessoa. Infelizmente, essa “nova casa” significou uma vida presa e sem cuidados veterinários. O Mitzi é um cão muito meigo, mas chega com receios — compreensíveis para quem nunca conheceu verdadeiro afecto. Está nervoso nos primeiros encontros, mas demonstra uma enorme vontade de confiar. Gosta de mimos e, com alguma atenção e paciência, relaxa e começa a mostrar o seu lado doce. É muito sociável com outros cães e anda bem de trela. O Mitzi será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with MITZI
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 months ago

Bringing MITZI home

What you'll need for MITZI in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 MITZI

What life with MITZI looks like

MITZI 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: History of being chained, needs patient rehabilitation and socialization

🇵🇹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 MITZI, answered.

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