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WIGGE

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 9 years

WIGGE was hit by a car on the highway and left to his own fate. He was rescued and immediately taken to the veterinarian. He survived, but unfortunately his hind leg had to be amputated. Now living at the shelter, WIGGE has gotten used to walking on three legs very well. WIGGE didn't have a microchip. We know that a tripod has little chance of being adopted, but we will try everything to make it happen, because he deserves it! WIGGE is a super gentle, sociable dog with all other dogs. He is obedient and behaves well on leash walks. Everything indicates that he already had a home due to his exemplary behavior. WIGGE will be handed over vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered, and with a microchip.

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O Wigge foi atropelado na autoestrada e deixado à sua sorte. Foi resgatado e levado de imediato ao veterinário. Sobreviveu mas infelizmente a sua pata traseira teve que ser amputada. Agora a viver no abrigo, o Wigge habituou-se bastante bem a andar sobre 3 patas. O Wigge não tinha microchip. Temos noção de que um tripé tem poucas probabilidades de ser adotado, mas vamos tentar de tudo para que isso aconteça, pois ele merece! O Wigge é um cão super meigo, sociável com todos os cães. É obediente, porta-se bem nos passseios de trela. Tudo indica que já terá tido um lar pelo seu comportamento exemplar. Tem leishmaniose. O Wigge será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with WIGGE
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing WIGGE home

What you'll need for WIGGE 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 WIGGE

What life with WIGGE looks like

WIGGE 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.

Note from the shelter: Three-legged (rear leg amputated due to highway accident)

🇵🇹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 WIGGE, answered.

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