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VISTA

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 14 years

A VISTA is a medium-sized female dog born in 2010. She lived on the streets with her friends. There were four of them: Odi, Velas, Bela, and VISTA. They fought daily to find food in the bushes. They were truly wild; no one could catch or approach them. Capturing this pack was quite an adventure. When they arrived at our shelter, they were extremely thin and scared. No one could get close to them; they tried to hide behind each other, which broke anyone's heart. But a lot of time has passed, and the volunteers have done everything they can to socialize these boys, and we consider them ready for adoption. They enjoy going for walks on a leash. They already like receiving treats and enjoy human company. They can be adopted by a patient and caring family. The VISTA is vaccinated, dewormed, and spayed.

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A Vista e uma cadela de porte medio, nascida em 2010. Vivia na rua com os amiguinhos. Eram 4, o Odi, o Velas, a Bela e a Vista ! Lutavam diariamente para procurar comida no mato. Eram mesmo selvagens. Nao se deixavam apanhar nem aproximar por ninguem. Foi uma aventura para proceder a captura desta matilha. Quando chegaram ao Cantinho, estavam magrissimos, assustados. Ninguem se podia mesmo aproximar deles, tentavam esconder-se uns atras dos outros, cortava o coracao a qualquer um. Mas ja decorreu muito tempo e os voluntarios tudo tem feito para sociabilizar estes meninos e consideramos que estao prontos para adopcao. Gostam de ir dar um passeio a trela. Ja gostam de receber festinhas, gostam da companhia humana. Poderao ser adoptados por uma familia paciente e cuidadosa. A Vista esta vacinada, desparasitada e esterilizada.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 14 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with VISTA
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 5 months ago

Bringing VISTA home

What you'll need for VISTA 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 VISTA

What life with VISTA looks like

VISTA is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at O Cantinho da Milu in Lisbon.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇵🇹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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting VISTA, answered.

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