Adoption

How adoption works

Our goal is to make sure every adoption is well considered and that we find the right family for every pup. That is why the process happens calmly, in a few simple steps.

1

Choose your friend

Browse the available animals on the site or on Instagram. Found someone special? Write to us by email or direct message.

adoromimosadocao@gmail.com ·

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You don't need to have a specific dog in mind! Tell us a bit about yourself and your lifestyle, and our team will happily introduce you to the pups that suit you best.

2

Visit the shelter

We are open for visits on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30 to 12:30, at Rua do Murtal, Igreja Nova, Mafra. You can simply drop by during visiting hours, but ideally arrange a time with us by email or message first, so that someone has time to show you around calmly. Our shelter is right next to another shelter: after parking, walk to the rear entrance door with the name "Adoro Mimos" on it.

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3

Get to know each other

No animal goes home on the first visit. Some of our shyer animals genuinely need several visits to build trust, and that is part of the process.

4

Welcome home

When it is a match on both sides, we sort out the adoption details together. Then the best part begins: a new life, for you and your new friend.

Already decided? Apply online

If you already know who you want to adopt, you can fill in the adoption questionnaire online, with no commitment. It is completely optional: you can also simply visit us first and fill it in afterwards.

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Good to know: Some of our animals are inseparable and are only adopted together (like Julieta and Romeu). And if you cannot adopt, you can also sponsor an animal or become a foster family.

Responsible adoption

A dog is not a gift. Take your time with the decision, and make sure every member of the family (human and animal) has had time to get to know the animal calmly beforehand.

During visits you can, for example, take the dog for a walk to get to know them calmly.

The adoption fee is a one-off donation of 50 euros, the same for adults and puppies.

Once you have decided, you fill in a questionnaire. Depending on the situation, we may ask for further information, for example photos or videos of your home.

The chip ownership is only transferred some time after the adoption.

Animals still too young to be neutered must be spayed or neutered later by the adopter.

What the fee includes

The adoption fee is a one-off donation of 50 €, the same for adults and puppies, and goes entirely towards the care of the shelter animals. The animals are handed over like this:

Adult dogs

50 €

Handed over with everything taken care of:

Dewormed

Vaccinated

Microchipped

Spayed/neutered

Puppies

50 €

Handed over with age-appropriate care:

Dewormed

With the vaccines appropriate for their age

Microchipped

Spaying/neutering is the adopter’s responsibility, once the puppy is old enough. Adopters benefit from discounts at the association’s partner clinics. See partners →

Ready to give a home?

Write to us and tell us a bit about yourself. We will help you find the right companion.

adoromimosadocao@gmail.com @adoro.mimos Rua do Murtal, Igreja Nova, Mafra

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