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 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.
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
Paulo: simply very nice
Name: Paulo Gender: M Age: d-o-b: July 2021 Size: small (9kg, 35cm) Breed: x poodle Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Paulo was brought to us from a municipal pound where he was left by his owner because it is easy to do so. Paulo is...
Pip: he has grown too big
Name: Pip Gender: M Age: d-o-b: December 2021 Size: medium (17kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Pip was adopted from us as a puppy but he has been given back recently because he has grown too big! This is what the ex-owner...
Limao, Lima and Lulo: three sweet puppies
Names: Lima (F), Limao and Lulo (M) Gender: 1F and 2M Age: d-o-b: 1 May 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: One night these 3 puppies were abandoned at the gate of the shelter in a tiny metal cage. They were only found in...
Henrique: abandoned at the gate at night
Name: Henrique Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~September 2021 Size: big (25kg, 50cm) Breed: x Labrador Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Henrique was abandoned at the gate of the shelter one evening when the staff was gone. This is how people...
Quinoa: gentle, friendly and very playful
Name: Quinoa Gender: F Age: d-o-b: January 2019 Size: medium-big (20kg, 50cm) Breed: German shorthair pointer Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Quinoa was brought to us from a municipal pound. From the beginning one could see that...
Perola: very friendly and gentle
Name: Perola Gender: F Age: d-o-b: January 2019 Size: big (33kg, 55cm) Breed: German shepherd Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Perola was surrendered by her owner to the municipal pound, her owner did not want her anymore. And...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
Mamacita: lovely gentle cat
Name: Mamacita Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~April 2020 Size: small-medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Mamacita was found in a cat colony with her 3 kittens. She was taken to a temporary home. Then another...
Samantha: hoping for a miracle
Name: Samantha Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~June 2021 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Samantha is a young cat who was found on the road, hit by a car and left for dead. Her back legs were broken and...
Luna: friendly playful kitten
Name: Luna Gender: F Age: d-o-b: 1 March 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: This tiny girl was found on the street together with her sister. She spent a few weeks in a temporary home to get used to people and...
O Cantinho da Milu
The sanctuary home for more than 700 dogs
DOP BY THE #NUMBERS
640+
Dogs available for adoption at the sanctuary
3,080+
Dogs & cats adopted since 2012
350+
Dogs who received emergency medical care