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OTAVIO

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

The OTAVIO was found on the street three years ago. Since then, he has been in a municipal dog shelter. He asked us to take in OTAVIO in the hope that we can find a home for him. OTAVIO is extremely gentle but also very shy. Dogs like him do not do well in overcrowded shelters. He needs to be in a house where he can have individual human contact and, with focused attention, gain trust. OTAVIO walks on a leash and gets along well with all other dogs. He really needs an opportunity. He will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, neutered, and with a microchip.

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O Otavio foi encontrado na rua há 3 anos. Desde então, esteve num canil municipal. O mesmo pediu-nos para acolher o Otavio na esperança de conseguirmos um lar para ele. O Otavio é extremamente meigo mas também é muito tímido. Cães como ele não se dão bem em abrigos sobrelotados. Ele precisa de estar numa casa onde possa ter contacto humano individual e, com a atenção focada nele, ganhe confiança. O Otavio anda à trela e dá-se bem com todos os outros cães. Ele precisa mesmo de uma oportunidade. Será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with OTAVIO
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing OTAVIO home

What you'll need for OTAVIO 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 OTAVIO

What life with OTAVIO looks like

OTAVIO 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: Requires individual attention and patient home to build confidence. Does not do well in overcrowded shelters.

🇵🇹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 OTAVIO, answered.

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