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POLLY

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

A POLLY was cruelly left at the shelter: a man opened the car trunk, dropped the mother and the puppies on the floor, and left without looking back. Despite this difficult start, POLLY is an extremely sweet and gentle dog. A bit shy at first, but she loves affection and attention - just give her time and she shows how loving she is. She is social with other dogs and walks well on a leash. Now, POLLY is looking for a family that offers her security, patience, and lots of love - everything she has been missing so far. POLLY will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and with a microchip.

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A Polly foi deixada no abrigo de forma cruel: um homem abriu a bagageira do carro, largou a mãe e os filhotes no chão e partiu sem olhar para trás. Apesar desse início difícil, a Polly é uma cadela extremamente doce e meiga. Um pouco tímida no primeiro contacto, mas adora mimos e atenção — basta dar-lhe tempo e ela mostra o quão carinhosa é. É sociável com outros cães e anda bem de trela. Agora, a Polly procura uma família que lhe ofereça segurança, paciência e muito amor — tudo o que lhe faltou até agora. A Polly será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with POLLY
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 5 months ago

Bringing POLLY home

What you'll need for POLLY 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 POLLY

What life with POLLY looks like

POLLY is a large 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. 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.

🇵🇹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 POLLY, answered.

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