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MODJO

Rafeiro do Alentejo · Male · Adult · 8 years

The MODJO had a family, but due to life circumstances, they couldn't keep him. He is a very gentle and very friendly dog. Curious and playful with all the females. Tolerates male dogs and even ignores them if they don't provoke him, but due to his large size, we are cautious. He adores human attention more than anything. He never gets enough belly rubs. He's a super cute teddy bear. Behaves well on leash walks. He is currently overweight and needs a healthy diet. The MODJO will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and microchipped.

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O Modjo teve uma família, mas por circunstâncias da vida, não puderam ficar com ele. É um cão muito meigo e muito simpático. Curioso e brincalhão com todas as fêmeas. Tolera os cães machos e até os ignora se não o provocarem, mas devido ao seu grande porte, temos cautela. Adora mais que tudo atenção humana. Não se farta de receber festinhas no lombo. É um ursinho super meigo. Porta-se bem nos passeios de trela. Está neste momento com excesso de peso. Precisa de uma dieta saudável. O Modjo será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 8 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with MODJO
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✕Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Rafeiro do Alentejo →
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing MODJO home

What you'll need for MODJO in week one.

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    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    €30–60
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    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About MODJO

What life with MODJO looks like

MODJO is a large adult rafeiro do alentejo 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. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Overweight - needs healthy diet and weight management

🇵🇹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 MODJO, answered.

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