Welcome to Dogs of Portugal
More than 3,000 adoptions since 2012
ABOUT US
We are a non-profit group of volunteers with the sole mission of supporting Portugal’s largest dog sanctuary, O Cantinho da Milu, which rescues and homes 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 and Canada.
OUR MISSION
The Core of Dogs of Portugal is composed of people with years of experience as volunteers and even ex-Directors of some of the most highly regarded animal charities throughout Portugal. These core members coordinate their own projects, manage their own resources and designate their own objectives and timetable. Foresight and Planning are paramount: All projects of Dogs of Portugal are to be finished, within schedule and within budget!
We are better because: we have shed like an old skin the paralysing, bureaucratic structures that plague most of other animal charities.
We do things better because: we have the experience, the skills and the know-how.
We will be better because: our organization is in perpetual change:
We learn from our mistakes
We innovate
We upgrade
We deliver what we promise
OUR LOCATION
The sanctuary is located in a secluded property in Setúbal, Portugal.
For adoptions, please contact us first.
DOGS FOR ADOPTION
Smudge: the girl is tough!
Name: Smudge Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2021 Size: medium-big (22kg, 50cm) Breed: x whippet Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Smudge was found tied to the garbage house in front of the shelter. She was sick, she a rectal prolapse...
Lana: such sweet puppy!
Names: Lana Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 15 December 2021 Size: will be small-medium (now 6kg) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Lana and her siblings were found on the street. They were all very friendly, no doubt born in a home and abandoned. We...
Orla: the sweetest mum
Name: Orla Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2019 Size: medium (20kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Orla was found on the street in March 2022 with her 5 puppies. She was brought to the shelter. In the meantime someone also found on the...
Lanco: sweet, gentle, friendly puppy
Name: Lanco Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 15 December 2021 Size: will be small-medium (now 6kg) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Lanco and his siblings were found on the street. They were all very friendly, no doubt born in a home and abandoned. We...
Bimba: sweet young dog
Name: Bimba Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 1 December 2021 Size: will be medium (now 17kg) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Bimba was brought with her sister from a situation of negligence. A guy that had unwanted puppies in is backyard left...
Bobi: this is how they get rid of their old dogs
Names: Bobi Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~2010 Size: small (5kg, 35cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Small old Bobi was found on the street. Seems a preferred way of treating old dogs here... Impossible to count how many old dogs we find on the...
Bia: poor neglected puppy
Names: Bia Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 1 December 2021 Size: will be medium (now 11kg) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Bia was brought with her sister from a situation of negligence. A guy that had unwanted puppies in is backyard left to their own...
Milo: little friendly boy
Name: Milo Gender: M Age: d-o-b: October 2020 Size: small (6kg, 35cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Milo was brought by his owner who is not able to take care of her dog anymore due to health reasons. Milo is sweet, friendly,...
Raya: sweet girl gaining confidence
Name: Raya Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 1 December 2021 Size: will be big Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Raya was found on the street together with her 3 siblings. She is a big and cuddly puppy, extremely sweet and gentle. She is lovely with people...
Gio: very nervous little boy
Name: Gio Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~April 2019 Size: medium (12kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Gio was found on the street and brought to the shelter. He is a very sweet boy that wants to trust but he is also very nervous...
Caia: gentle and cuddly
Name: Caia Gender: F Age: d-o-b: November 2020 Size: medium (16kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Caia was brought to the shelter with her two companions because their owners are moving to another country. They are not...
Kai: super friendly small dog!
Names: Kai Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2021 Size: small (8kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Kai was found on the street. He is super friendly, lovely with people and social with other dogs. He walks well on the leash. It...