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, UK 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
Priscilla: faithful dog left behind
Name: Priscilla Gender: F Age: d-o-b: February 2020 Size: medium-big (20kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Priscilla was dumped in the municipal pound by her ex-owners who moved abroad. After various months when she was...
Mica: sweet, gentle and cute
Name: Mica Gender: F Age: d-o-b: March 2017 Size: medium (13kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: This sweet little girl was brought to us from a municipal pound. She is very gentle. Very sweet and extremely gentle. All she...
Paulina: she deserves a second chance
Name: Paulina Gender: F Age: d-o-b: March 2014 Size: medium (18kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Paulina spent many years in the shelter but finally she found a home a year ago. For a year she was in a home and everything...
Liska and Luba: cuteness overload
Names: Liska and Luba Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 6 March 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: These two adorable girls were brought to us from a municipal pound. They are very friendly, social and cuddly. Playful. Used to...
Hazel: sweet gentle girl
Name: Hazel Gender: F Age: d-o-b: January 2022 Size: medium (14kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Hazel was brought to us with her 3 sisters from a situation of extreme neglect. The dogs were left to their own devices in...
Alba: sweet and gentle
Name: Alba Gender: F Age: d-o-b:~August 2021 Size: medium-big (23kg, 55cm) Breed: x Labrador Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Alba was found on the road together with another 2 dogs, similar to her. Someone must have abandoned the whole...
Dodot: adorable puppy
Name: Dodot Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 25 March 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Dodot was found on the street. He is a very friendly puppy, lovely with people and social with other dogs. Not shy at all. He walks well on...
Luna: she deserves better! We hope we are still on time for her!
Name: Luna Gender: F Age: d-o-b: January 2015 Size: medium-big (23kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Luna belonged to some people in the village. It is really a mystery why such people want to have dogs at all. They kept her...
Ally: cuteness overload!
Name: Ally Gender: F Age: d-o-b: August 2021 Size: medium (16kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Ally was somehow pushed into the shelter over the gate when noone was looking, at the end of the day. When the staff arrived to the gate,...
Loke: very playful little doggy
Name: Loke Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~August 2021 Size: small (8kg, 35cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Little Loke was found on the street. He is a very friendly little guy, social and gentle. He is very playful, he likes to play bite but at...
Sally: sweet little girl
Name: Sally Gender: F Age: d-o-b: April 2021 Size: small (8kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Sally was dumped in the shelter by her owner who does not want her anymore. People get puppies because they are cute but they don´t think...
Eva: people don´t value the love of the dog. It does not bring money.
Name: Eva Gender: F Age: d-o-b: October 2019 Size: medium (16kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Eva and her sister Skye were surrendered to the shelter by their owners who did not want them anymore. They got divorced but noone wanted...