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
Rafaello: sweet, gentle, balanced dog
Name: Rafaello Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2020 Size: medium-big (23kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Rafaello was brought to us from a municipal pound. He is a very gentle, calm and balanced dog. He is obedient and...
Smokey: such a gentle sweet dog
Name: Smokey Gender: M Age: d-o-b: November 2021 Size: medium (18kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Smokey was found on the street. He is a very sweet boy. He may be a bit shy at the first encounter but wants to trust people...
Pongo and Rex: puppies used to living in a home
Names: Pongo (white and black) and Rex (white and brown) Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 15 September 2023 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: The two puppies were picked from a complicated neighbourhood where people don´t have running...
Shanaia: shy but extremely gentle. She will be so devoted to the person she will learn to trust.
Name: Shanaia Gender: F Age: d-o-b: November 2022 Size: medium (12kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Shanaia was found on the street. She is a very sweet girl. She is shy at the first encounter but she just needs a little...
Martha: a bit shy…. but so sweet!
Name: Martha Gender: F Age: d-o-b: June 2021 Size: medium (12kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Martha was found on the street. She is a very sweet girl. She may be a bit shy at the first encounter but she trusts people and...
Fanny: sweet little girl
Name: Fanny Gender: F Age: d-o-b: August 2022 Size: medium (12kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Fanny was found on the street. She is an extremely sweet girl, very human oriented but also very friendly with other dogs. She...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
Luisito and Nugget: adorable kittens!
Names: Nugget (the white one) and Luisito (the grey and white one) Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 30 September 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: These two boys were found on the street when they were tiny kittens with eye infection....
Betty and Boop: two shy kittens that need lots of affection
Names: Betty and Boop Gender: F and M Age: d-o-b: 1 October 2023 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Two kittens were found on the street. They are shy kittens but they are already used to people they see every day. They are...
Pepe: friendly cuddly kitten
Name: Pepe Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 1 May 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Mum and kittens were brought to the shelter from a camping place where they were born. It was in July 2023. Since then they have...
O Cantinho da Milu
The sanctuary home for more than 700 dogs
DOP BY THE #NUMBERS
650+
Dogs available for adoption at the sanctuary
3,500+
Dogs & cats adopted since 2012
400+
Dogs who received emergency medical care