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
Butchi: lifetime in the shelter for a blind dog
Name: Butchi Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~January 2012 Size: medium (10kg, 40cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Butchi was born in someone´s yard and these people kept the parents and the puppies in a small cage in the yard and never let...
Boris: big and super friendly boy
Name: Boris Gender: M Age: d-o-b: July 2025 Size: big (35kg, 55cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated Story, Personality, Others: Boris was surrendered to the shelter by his ex-owner due to his ex-owner´s health reasons. Boris is a very friendly boy, he is very...
Penny: the sweetest dog ever
Name: Penny Gender: F Age: d-o-b: April 2024 Size: medium (18kg, 50cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Penny was brought to the shelter with 5 puppies. In fact she was dumped on us by the municipal pound in Alcacer who did not even have the...
Caramelo: shy beautiful puppy
Name: Caramelo Gender: M Age: d-o-b: ~1 November 2025 Size: will be medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Caramelo was found on the street with his mum and sister. The puppies were probably born on the street as the mum is very shy and hides...
Bunny: beautiful and extremely sweet
Name: Bunny Gender: F Age: d-o-b: May 2017 Size: medium (22kg, 50cm) Breed: Border collie Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised Story, Personality, Others: Bunny was found on the street. She has a chip but her owner is not contactable, the telephone is not in...
Chilly: very sweet little girl
Name: Chilly Gender: F Age: d-o-b: ~March 2023 Size: small (8kg, 35cm) Others: dewormed, vaccinated Story, Personality, Others: Chilly was dumped in the shelter by her owner, together with her two puppies, he did not want them. The puppies got quickly adopted. Now we...
CATS FOR ADOPTION
Milo: sweet gentle cat/ reserved
Name: Milo Gender: M Age: d-o-b: April 2025 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, castrated, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Milo and his companion, maybe brother, Carlos, were left in a rented apartment, a woman that went back to her home...
Baguera: in a home she will blossom
Name: Baguera Gender: F Age: d-o-b: February 2023 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Baguera lived in a car colony but as she was social and friendly she was brought to the shelter so we could find...
Sophie: shy gentle cat
Name: Sophie Gender: M Age: d-o-b: June 2022 Size: medium Others: dewormed, vaccinated, sterilised, FIV and FELV negative Story, Personality, Others: Sophie was abandoned in the shelter by someone who did not want her anymore. She is quite shy in a new environment but...
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