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
Hovis: stunning chocolate boy
Name: Hovis Gender: M Age: d-o-b: April 2022 Size: medium (19kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Hovis was found on the street. He is an extremely gentle dog. Sweet, calm and quiet, cuddly... just a real sweetie. He is...
Bay: very cute little sharpei x
Name: Bay Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 15 September 2022 Size: will be medium Breed: x shar-pei Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: This sweet girl was found abandoned on the street with her sister. Bay is a bit shy at the first encounter but she gains...
Bonny: sweet girl with beautiful shiny fur
Name: Bonny Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 15 September 2022 Size: will be medium Breed: x shar-pei Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: This sweet girl was found abandoned on the street with her sister. Bonny is a bit shy at the first encounter but she...
Jamie, Jaris and Jesko: stunning big puppies!
Names: Jamie, Jaros and Jeske Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 31 December 2022 Size: will be big Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Five puppies were found in a garbage bin on 31 December. They were only hours old and someone threw them to the garbage. A...
Amira: our sweet survivor
Name: Amira Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2022 Size: medium (13kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Amira was found on the road, hit by a car and left for dead. It was on the 28 December 2022, just after Christmas, happy time...
Limao: energetic podengo puppy
Name: Limao Gender: M Age: d-o-b: November 2022 Size: will be medium (now 11 kg) Breed: x Portuguese podengo Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: A few months ago a woman contacted the shelter as she wanted to adopt a puppy. It did not seem she had...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
Daisy: such a friendly cat!
Name: Daisy Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2017 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Daisy was brought to the shelter because her owner died. She is used to living in a home, she is very friendly and...
Koko: beautiful kitten gaining confidence
Name: Koko Gender: M Age: d-o-b: March 2022 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Koko was born on the street, in the colony of cats. He was rescued and placed in a temporary home. First he was very...
Minou: a shy cat making a progress, little steps
Information: Name: Minou Gender: F Age: d-o-b: January 2020 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others:Minou was brought to the shelter in March 2021. For 11 months she was hiding in the darkest places in...
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