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NISSE

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Nisse arrived at the shelter with Neve and her two puppies after their owner passed away. Unfortunately, the dogs were not vaccinated or microchipped, nor were they spayed/neutered. However, we believe they will now have a chance to find better families. Nisse is a bit shy on first contact but quickly gains confidence. We think in a loving home he will reveal his full personality soon enough. He's very gentle with people, loves cuddles and gets along great with other dogs, who he enjoys playing with. He will be released vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered and microchipped.

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O Nisse chegou ao abrigo com a Neve e os seus dois cachorros, depois de a sua dona ter falecido. Infelizmente, os cães não estavam vacinados nem identificados com microchip, nem esterilizados. No entanto, acreditamos que agora terão a oportunidade de encontrar famílias melhores. O Nisse é um pouco tímido no primeiro contacto, mas rapidamente ganha confiança. Acreditamos que, num lar cheio de amor, irá revelar toda a sua personalidade em pouco tempo. É muito meigo com as pessoas, adora mimos e dá-se muito bem com outros cães, com quem gosta de brincar. Será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with NISSE
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing NISSE home

What you'll need for NISSE 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 NISSE

What life with NISSE looks like

NISSE is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

An young 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.

🇵🇹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 NISSE, answered.

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