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
Micraft and Mukki: two adorable puppies
Names: Micraft (the black one) and Mukki (the yellow one) Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 15 November 2022 Size: will be small Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: The puppies were brought to the shelter by their "owner", a homeless guy who was living on the...
Knut: super friendly puppy
Name: Knut Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 1 November 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Knut was found on the bridge over the highway near the shelter. The only way a dog could appear there is to be thrown from the car. He could...
Pepe: adorable puppy
Name: Pepe Gender: M Age: d-o-b: 10 November 2022 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Pepe was found on the road near the shelter. Probably abandoned there by cowards who did not have a courage to hand him over at the gate. ...
Sadie: happy girl!
Name: Sadie Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~April 2022 Size: medium (18kg, 55cm) Breed: x flatcoat retriever Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Sadie was brought to us from a municipal pound. She is a lovely girl, always happy, always wagging...
Akimo: unwanted and uncared for all his life
Name: Akimo Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2014 Size: medium (20kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Akimo was brought to us because his owner died. In fact the family surrendered two dogs. One small that they said was her pet...
Sandy: gentle sweet boy
Name: Sandy Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2022 Size: medium (17kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Sandy was found tied to a tree in front of the gate to the shelter. In fact a woman came a day before saying that she found a...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
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...
Sophie: a cat that has been too long in the shelter
Information: Name: Sophie Gender: F Age: d-o-b: June 2019 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others:Sophie was brought to us from a municipal pound. We were told she had a home, together with 4 other cats,...
Oscar: he will stay with us forever
Information: Name: Oscar Gender: M Age: d-o-b: mid-2014 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated, FIV and FELV negative Story: Oscar was brought by his owner to the shelter. The person was so loaded with antipsychotic medication that we were surprised she...
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