Welcome to Dogs of Portugal
More than 3,000 adoptions since 2012
ABOUT US
We are a non-profit Animal Protection Association group 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
Bazi, Benni, Bruno and Bommel
Names: Bazi, Benni, Bommel and Bruno Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~1 April 2022 Size: will be medium-big Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: These lovely puppies were found on the street. They were born there from a very scared mum who is impossible to...
Uindy: playful and friendly puppy
Name: Uindy Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2022 Breed: x Labrador Size: will be medium-big (labrador size) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: This is Uindy. This cute puppy was found on the street with 5 siblings but without the mum. Abandoned...
Ulka: sweet, gentle, friendly puppy
Name: Ulka Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~10 January 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others:. This is Ulka. This cute puppy was found on the street with 5 siblings but without the mum. Abandoned like this by someone. All puppies were...
Chouriço: he was never a family member
Name: Chouriço Gender: M Age: d-o-b: March 2011 Size: medium (19kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Chouriço means sausage! And he looks like 😉 Little Chouriço had a home since a puppy, his owners had a big property in the...
Tota: she deserves better!
Name: Tota Gender: F Age: d-o-b: November 2012 Size: small-medium (12kg, 40cm) Breed: x whippet Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Tota had a home since a puppy, her owners had a big property in the countryside but they sold the property and they...
Lassie: so friendly!
Name: Lassie Gender: F Age: d-o-b: March 2013 Size: big (26kg, 55cm) Breed: x Belgian shepherd Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Lassie had a home since a puppy, her owners had a big property in the countryside but they sold the property and...
Bolinha: she loves people
Name: Bolinha Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2012 Size: medium (14kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Bolinha was brought to the shelter at night, by someone who found her on the street. She had a huge hernia, like a football...
Shelly: little nervous girl
Names: Shelly Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2019 Size: small (4kg, 35cm) Breed: poodle Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Shelly was brought to the shelter together with 3 similar dogs because their owner died and noone in the family...
Cuca: being dumped in the shelter is a shock for her
Name: Cuca Gender: F Age: d-o-b: February 2018 Size: medium (12kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Cuca was brought to the shelter with her two companions because their owners are moving to another country. They are not...
Lottie: handicapped girl that deserves a home like every other dog!
Name: Lottie Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2021 Size: medium-big (22kg, 55cm) Breed: x labrador Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Lottie was found on the road near the shelter. Dogs don´t appear there by coincidence! They appear...
Marfy: very sweet girl
Name: Marfy Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~April 2020 Size: medium-big (23kg, 55cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Marfy appeared on the street and she was very scared. It took some time for the people that lived nearby to gain her confidence. They...
Twiggy: blind dog in the shelter, heartbreaking
Information: Name: Twiggy Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~2012 Breed: poodle Size: small (6kg, 35cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Twiggy was brought to us in a group of 4 dogs, their owner died. Poor Twiggy is very sweet and used to...