775 They are currently at the shelter

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We are a shelter in central Portugal. We rescue, care for and find families for abandoned dogs.

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GATA TIGRADA 2 anos

SHANNON 9 anos

LUZ 2 anos

VIVIANNE 11 anos

DORA 2 anos

PATINHAS 13 anos

FLORIBELLA 13 anos

INKIE 11 anos

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in numbers

The Cantinho in numbers

11 900

lives saved

years saving

adoptions per month

775

at the shelter

the path to adoption

How to adopt?

Choose a dog

Get to know our animals and find the one that touches your heart.

Fill in the request

Submit the application form to start the process.

Talk with us

We talk with you to make sure it is a good match.

Visit the shelter

Come meet your future companion and finalize the adoption.

a moment that matters

Family stories

We came for a cat, we found a friend. Tomás chose us immediately — three years later, he is the silent guardian of the children at night and the loud alarm clock in the morning.

Ana & João, Tomás's family

He spent his first night hidden under the table. By morning, he was sleeping at my feet. That was two years ago. Today, he is the shadow that follows me through the whole house.

Sofia, Bento's family

Luna was rescued from the street with a broken paw. Two months of care and patience, and today she runs around our garden like she's always lived here. She is the joy of the house.

Pedro & Maria, Luna's family

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