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Adopt YUPI

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 11 years

YUPI was found on the street in 2015, when he was about 1 year old. Since then he has been living at the shelter waiting for a new opportunity. YUPI loves people. He is a very dedicated and loyal dog, follows his humans like a shadow. He loves attention and affection, he is a true companion. However, he can get jealous of human attention, so he looks for a family with some experience to understand and know how to manage this trait. He gets along well with other dogs, shares the shelter with several. YUPI has proven to be a gentle and obedient dog. He learns very quickly with positive reinforcement. He likes to please his owner. He behaves beautifully on leash walks. We know that he is accustomed to living in a house and is housebroken. YUPI will be delivered vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered and with a microchip.

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O Yupi foi encontrado na rua em 2015, quando tinha cerca de 1 ano de idade. Desde então vive no abrigo à espera de uma nova oportunidade. O Yupi adora pessoas. É um cão muito dedicado e fiel, segue os seus humanos como uma sombra. Adora atenção e mimos, é um verdadeiro companheiro. No entanto, pode ficar ciumento em relação à atenção humana, por isso procura uma família com alguma experiência para o compreender e saber gerir esta característica. Dá-se bem com outros cães, partilha o canil no abrigo com vários. O Yupi revelou ser um cão meigo e obediente. Aprende muito rapidamente com reforço positivo. Gosta de agradar ao seu dono. Porta-se lindamente nos passeios de trela. Sabemos que está habituado a viver numa casa e é asseado. O Yupi será entregue vacinado, desparasitado, esterilizado e com microchip.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 11 years
Location
🇵🇹Lisbon
Shelter
O Cantinho da Milu
Living with YUPI
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by O Cantinho da Milu · LisbonLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing YUPI home

What you'll need for YUPI 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 YUPI

What life with YUPI looks like

YUPI 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: Can be jealous regarding human attention, needs experienced family to manage this trait

🇵🇹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 YUPI, answered.

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