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
Malik: very friendly puppy
Name: Malik Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2024 Size: will be small-medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Malik was found on the street with another dog. Noone is looking for him. He is a very friendly puppy, used to people and enjoying...
Piki: how evil, how heartless, can people be?
Name: Piki Gender: M Age: d-o-b: November 2021 Size: big (30kg, 55cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Piki was brought to us from a municipal pound when he was a puppy of 4 months and he was quickly adopted. He was a very cute puppy...
Fritz: very gentle and friendly boy!
Name: Fritz Gender: M Age: d-o-b: December 2022 Size: small-medium (11kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Fritz was found on the street. He is a super friendly boy, he loves human attention and he gets along with other dogs....
Blanche: beautiful and gentle
Name: Blanche Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~May 2023 Size: medium (18kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Blanche was found on the street. She must have passed through bad experiences but she wants to trust and everyday she gains more...
Puffy: he is very old and neglected
Name: Puffy Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2010 Size: medium (13kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Puffy was found on the street. He must have been walking for long and must have been very tired as he was just laying on the stones. When...
Veronika: extremely friendly!
Name: Veronika Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~January 2023 Size: medium (12kg, 45cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Veronika was found on the street. She is very, very friendly. She just loves human attention. She is always happy, always wagging her...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
Penelope: very sweet and gentle cat who just needs to feel safe
Name: Penelope Gender: F Age: d-o-b: September 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Penelope was dumped in the shelter with her mum and her sister by their ex owner who said she was unemployed...
Mel: noone in the family had a place for a cat
Name: Mel Gender: F Age: d-o-b: February 2020 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Mel was brought to the shelter because her owner went to an assisted living facility and noone from the family...
Petra: very sweet cat
Name: Petra Gender: F Age: d-o-b: September 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Petra was dumped in the shelter with her mum and her sister by their ex owner who said she was unemployed and was...
O Cantinho da Milu
The sanctuary home for more than 700 dogs
DOP BY THE #NUMBERS
650+
Dogs available for adoption at the sanctuary
3,500+
Dogs & cats adopted since 2012
400+
Dogs who received emergency medical care