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RUTIE

Mixed Breed · Female

A Rutie was found on the street with her three puppies. They were all brought to Cantinho and the babies quickly found their families. Now, we hope it's Rutie's turn to find a home. She is a very sweet and gentle dog, although a bit shy with people she doesn't know. She needs time to gain confidence and form a bond, keeping some distance until she feels safe. Despite her shyness, she is always very kind. Rutie is sociable with other dogs and walks well on a leash. She will be released vaccinated, dewormed, spayed, and microchipped.

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A Rutie foi encontrada na rua com os seus três cachorros. Foram todos trazidos para o Cantinho e os bebés rapidamente encontraram as suas famílias. Agora, esperamos que chegue também a vez da Rutie encontrar um lar. É uma cadela muito doce e meiga, embora um pouco tímida com pessoas que não conhece. Precisa de tempo para ganhar confiança e criar uma ligação, mantendo alguma distância enquanto ainda não se sente segura. Apesar da sua timidez, é sempre muito gentil. A Rutie é sociável com outros cães e passeia bem à trela. Será entregue vacinada, desparasitada, esterilizada e com microchip.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with RUTIE
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 3 weeks ago

Bringing RUTIE home

What you'll need for RUTIE 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 RUTIE

What life with RUTIE looks like

RUTIE is a small 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.

🇵🇹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 RUTIE, answered.

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