Rehoming Portuguese Dogs
We have found forever-homes for more than 3,000 dogs
ABOUT US
We are a non-profit Animal Protection Association group with the sole mission of rehoming Portuguese dogs rescued by Portugal’s largest dog sanctuary, O Cantinho da Milu, which rescues 700+ abandoned and mistreated dogs and animals on a multi-acre property located in Setúbal, Portugal.
Dogs of Portugal is a culturally diverse group of highly motivated volunteers who devote their time to improving the lives of animals and finding them loving homes. DOP facilitates the rehoming of dogs and cats to local and international adopters both within Portugal and globally, including Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, France, UK and Canada.

HELP
There are so many ways to help us, whether it be a €5 one-time donation or a food delivery or volunteering at the sanctuary. We appreciate your support!
ADOPT
We have dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds. Some have special needs, while others are already potty-trained, good on the leash and ready to go!
LEARN
Our blog has lots of tips about how to search, adopt and care for your next furry friend. Plus, it has the latest news from our trusted sources.
DOGS FOR ADOPTION
Achilles: beautiful shiny black boy!
Name: Achilles Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2023 Size: medium (22kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Achilles was found on the street. He is the sweetest boy you can imagine. He is very gentle, super friendly and very...
Lady: she looks like a lady!
Name: Lady Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2020 Size: medium (17kg, 45cm) Breed: x Labrador Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Lady was found running in the middle of the road not far from the shelter. She must have been running for...
Kylo: so friendly and so playful!
Name: Kylo Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2022 Size: medium (13kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Kylo was brought to us from a hoarder. He is a super nice dog. Very friendly, playful and social. He could play the whole day....
Olivia: the sweetest friendliest girl you can imagine
Name: Olivia Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~April 2023 Size: medium – will still grow a bit (now 16kg, 45cm) Breed: x Podengo Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Olivia was found on the street with her brother Oskar. She is a very sweet girl....
Oskar: friendly and playful
Name: Oskar Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~April 2023 Size: medium - will still grow a bit (now 15kg, 45cm) Breed: x Podengo Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Oskar was found on the street with his sister Olivia. He is a very sweet boy. He...
Cosma: sweet friendly girl
Name: Cosma Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~September 2022 Size: medium (15kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Cosma was brought to us from a municipal pound. She is friendly, gentle, she enjoys human attention and she is social with...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
Topper: such a gentle cat
Name: Topper Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~July 2020 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Topper and his brother were left on the street by their owners who went back to their country. When they lived in...
Pepe, Poldy, Pino and Pirja: adorable tiny kittens
Names: Pepe, Poldy, Pino and Prija Gender: 3 M and 1 F Age: d-o-b: 1 May 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: 4 sweet kittens were brought with their mum from a camping place where they were born. The kittens were fed there so...
Samira: sweet kitten that would like to have a forever home
Name: Samira Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 1 April 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed and vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Meet Samira – she came to us with 2 siblings. The kittens were born in someone´s yard, the mum is a wild cat that is scared of people. But the...
O Cantinho da Milu
The sanctuary home for more than 700 dogs
DOP BY THE #NUMBERS
650+
Dogs available for adoption at the sanctuary
3,300+
Dogs & cats adopted since 2012
400+
Dogs who received emergency medical care