Our dogs

Date of birth: 15.01.2025 Gender: female

My life story: I arrived at the shelter in April 2025 after being rescued from the countryside in the Vila do Bispo area, together with my two sisters, by a family who found us and helped us.

My nature: I am very shy and, even after several months at the shelter, I am still in the process of socialization. However, the volunteers are now able to put a harness and leash on me and take me for walks — something I am slowly starting to enjoy. I get along well with other dogs, but I am still cautious around humans. With patience, kindness, and time, I am gradually coming out of my shell. I am looking for a calm, patient, and loving family who will help me learn to trust, overcome my fears, and discover the joy of family life.

Date of birth: 05.09.2023 Gender: male

My life story: I arrived at the shelter in July 2025, together with my sister, Bonita. Our mother belonged to a homeless woman in Lagos who sadly passed away. After that, a kind person with a farm took us in and cared for us for over a year. She looked after us with love and managed to find a new home for our mother. Unfortunately, that person had to move and could no longer keep us, so she brought us to the shelter — knowing we would be well cared for and have a chance at finding a new home.

My nature: I’m a dog who can sometimes seem a bit wary, but give me some attention, affection, and take me for walks, and I’ll melt in no time. Little by little, I become more confident and sociable. Beneath my tough-guy exterior is a gentle heart that just wants to find a home to call my own — a place where I can finally have a family that truly loves me. I promise to be the best companion in the world! I’ll show my gratitude through good behavior, loyalty, and plenty of affection. I’m a large dog, used to living outdoors, so ideally, my new home would have some outdoor space where I can feel free and comfortable.

Date of birth: 01.02.2017 Gender: female

My life story: I arrived at the Cadela Carlota shelter in May 2025, coming from the Lagos Municipal Kennel, where I had been living for several months.

My nature: I am extremely shy, a result of the difficulties I’ve faced throughout my life before arriving at the Cadela Carlota shelter. I feel comfortable around other dogs, although I don’t socialize much with them. I tend to hide from people I don’t know and only go for walks with the volunteers I already trust. Even then, leaving my little corner is always an adventure, because I’m afraid of everything unfamiliar. If someone falls in love with me, I’ll be a true work in progress — I’ll need lots of patience, time, and love to learn that I’m safe and that I can be myself. But I’ll get there, I just need a little love.

Date of birth: 05.09.2021

Gender: male Size: large

My life story: at only three months old, my brother Rocky and I were put on a chain by our owner on a piece of land in Barão de São Miguel. He didn’t take care of us and was often drunk. One day, someone noticed us and a group of people started coming to the property to free us from the chain and take us for a walk. This group managed to convince our owner to hand us over to the shelter, where we arrived in February 2024.

My nature: I am a beautiful, cooperative, loving and very intelligent dog. I am brave, even when I’m insecure in new situations. Sometimes I react strongly to other unknown dogs, and I need to have leadership and calm energy in certain situations. Due to the lack of socialising in my young age, I need more experience and interactions with other dogs. I love long walks, cuddles and (of course) my brother who shared the same sad life on a chain the first two years of my life.

Date of birth: 11.2016

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: my three brothers and I were picked up by one of the association’s volunteers in the middle of the bush, in the Barão de São João area, in 2017, when we were only three months old. We were taken to the shelter, but we were very confused and very afraid, we never got to trust people 100%. We were always distrustful and shy dogs even though, at the shelter, no one ever treated us badly.

My nature: despite being very shy, they always said I was the least shy of the siblings. Recently two of my brothers died due to illness and I ended up being a bit lonely. I like being with the other dogs, but being with people and trusting them is hard for me. I am a little better now because I spent time at a volunteer’s home who “socialized” me. I still don’t trust people 100%, but they say I’m better and I’m even walking on a leash, which I didn’t do for many years (I didn’t even have a collar). I would like to have a home because I liked to be in the house of the volunteer who socialized me. but I would like to have other dogs to live with because I get along well with other dogs.

Date of birth: 04.08.2018 Gender: male

My life story: I was brought to the shelter in July 2025 by my owner’s family. At 97 years old, he could no longer care for me and had to move into a care home. It was a difficult goodbye for both of us, but now I’m waiting for a fresh start.

My temper: I’m a curious, active dog with a big personality! I love attention and can’t resist a good cuddle. I have an independent spirit and a bit of an adventurous streak — I enjoy sneaking out when the gate is open, just like I used to with my previous owner, who let me roam the neighborhood on my own. I’m not the biggest fan of other dogs — I definitely prefer human company — but I’m not aggressive. What I’d really love is to find a new home with space to run, explore, and, of course, with people who will give me all the love and attention I enjoy so much.

Date of birth: 07.01.2023 Gender: female

My life story: I arrived at the shelter in July 2025, together with my brother, Banjo. Our mother belonged to a homeless woman in Lagos who sadly passed away. After that, a kind person with a farm took us in and cared for us for over a year. She looked after us with love and managed to find a new home for our mother. Unfortunately, that person had to move and could no longer keep us, so she brought us to the shelter — knowing we would be well cared for and have a chance at finding a new home.

My nature: I’m a somewhat shy and wary dog, shaped by the unstable life I’ve lived so far. I don’t easily trust people I don’t know, and I feel much safer when I’m with another dog. But with patience, kindness, and gentle walks, I eventually open up and show my sweeter side. I’m naturally timid, so I’m looking for a caring family — one that respects my pace, understands my personality, and is willing to give me the love, time, and safety I need to truly thrive. I’ve always lived on the streets, so it would mean a lot to have a home with some outdoor space where I can feel free and at ease.

Date of birth: 26.08.2023

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I was born on the street, in the Portelas area, where my mother lived for many years and was fed by the locals. They were able to rescue me from the street in January 2024 and brought me to the shelter.

My nature: I am very shy and afraid of many things. This is because I was born on the street and had no contact with people for the first few months of my life. I like being with other dogs because that gives me a sense of security. Slowly the volunteers have managed to take me for walks and now this is something I really enjoy. I really need a home and a family who will give me lots of love and attention so that I am no longer so afraid of everything. I am very sweet and I know I would be good company for a calm family.

Date of birth: 11.2016

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: my three brothers and I were picked up by one of the association’s volunteers in the middle of the bush, in the Barão de São João area, in 2017, when we were only three months old. We were taken to the shelter, but we were very confused and very afraid, we never got to trust people 100%. We were always distrustful and shy dogs, although in the shelter no one ever treated us badly.

My nature: my name, Bravo, was given to me because among my brothers, I was always the most fearless. I used to be suspicious and reacted if people came near me. I’m not aggressive, just scared. But I like to be in the company of other dogs.

Date of birth: 2012.

Gender: female Size: large

My life story: I was taken to the shelter by the Lagos Kennel many years ago (2012). We were a pack of seven dogs that hung out in the Boavista Golf Club area and we scared golfers because we were so many and kind of big too. People said we were aggressive, but we were just looking for food. We were always very shy and were kept in a pack, always together, because we didn’t like the other dogs. As time went by my companions died and now there are three left, me, Maluka and Girlie.

My nature: I have always been very shy and have always been very afraid of people. I only started to trust a little when one of the volunteers started to spend more time with me and my sisters, and now they can even get us out of our kennel and play in the playground, which was impossible before. They say I am very intelligent and it is true. I am calm and I don’t get into conflicts with anyone, I prefer to stay away. I don’t know if I will ever find a family. I think I would like to, but I would have to have an outside space and the family would have to be patient with me, to gain my trust and I would like them. I behave myself very well, so I think I would be a good dog for someone.

Date of birth: 21.06.2016

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was left in Lagos kennel in 2017, by my own owner. From the Lagos kennel they took me to the association’s shelter but, in the very first days, I managed to jump the fence and lived for a few years outside the pens, but without ever leaving the shelter as it was there that I was fed. One day they managed to catch me and put me back inside one of the pens. I got used to it and even like living with my two companions.

My nature: I am very, very suspicious, but I don’t hurt anyone. I bark, but I don’t bite. I am very elusive and I only walk on a leash with the volunteers that I know well and I only go if my two companions go too. At first I always tried to run away, but now I’m calmer, and even if I run away, I take my little walk and eventually come back. The ideal home for me would be one where I could have a lot of freedom.

Date of birth: 19.08.2021

Gender: male Size: small

My life story: I had been living on the street for a long time, in an area where people left food and water on the street for me to survive. But no one was ever able to catch me because I was so quick to run away. Then one day the volunteers from Cadela Carlota set up a trap and I ended up walking into it to eat the chicken they had left inside. That’s how I ended up living in the shelter, in August 2023.

My nature: I’m very shy. I’m very scared of people and prefer to be quiet, preferably under something that protects me. I like the company of dogs and I like to play with them. The volunteers at the shelter have made a lot of effort to make me more confident and they can even put me on a leash and carry me around. I’m really fine, just scared. Everyone thinks I’ll get better and I hope they’re right, because I’d like to have a better life where I’m not afraid of everything anymore.

Date of birth: 25.10.2020

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I was used to living in a house since I was a baby but, unfortunately, my owner had to give me to the shelter due to a separation which caused her to move house and, in the house where she moved, there were already other people and other dogs and, sadly, no room for me. With much sadness from her, she brought me to the shelter in July 2021.

My nature: I am very active, I have endless energy and I can stay for hours chasing and returning the ball. But my favorite toy is a frisbee. And I love water! I don’t like all dogs, I only like some that I get along with. But I love everyone and I love attention and petting and kissing. I am well behaved and walk very well on a leash. I would love to have an active family who would take me for long walks and play with me a lot, with balls and Frisbees. And to take me to the beach.

Date of birth: 28.03.2024 Gender: male

My life story: it all started in May 2025, when I was rescued from the streets of Lagos by a family who, unable to find my previous owner, decided to give me a new chance. For a while, I lived with them and formed a strong bond — I really liked them and also got along well with the other dogs in the house. Unfortunately, despite all the affection, they realized I am a very needy dog. I felt very sad when left alone, so I would cry and make noise. With heavy hearts, in July 2025, they had to take me to the shelter, hoping I would find someone who understands my needs and can offer me a forever home.

My nature: I’m a friendly dog, sociable with both people and other dogs. I have lots of energy — I love long walks, running, and most of all, getting attention from humans. Sometimes I can be a little possessive when food is involved and there’s another dog nearby, but I’m not aggressive and I get along well with my furry companions. I’m looking for a present and committed family, one with time to take me on walks, give me cuddles, and spend time with me. I don’t handle loneliness well. If you give me love and attention, and don’t leave me alone for too long, I’ll give all that love back — twice as much.

Date of birth: 01.01.2019

Gender: male Size: large

My life story: I was taken to the shelter in May 2021, by the family who took me in when I showed up at the farm where they lived, in the Odiáxere area. They liked me and wanted to keep me, but I made some mistakes, killed some chickens on the farm, and the landlady said I couldn’t stay there. It was a pity…

My nature: I am very active and have a lot of energy. The volunteers say I am very intelligent, so they play games with bottles and other objects to keep me entertained. I don’t like other dogs very much, I only get along well with some females. I get along very well with humans and I love to be taken for walks and played with. With them, the humans, I behave very well and I am obedient. I learn very fast and, with training, I can learn all the tricks. I would love to have a family that would dedicate a lot of time to me and give me lots of exercise. I get bored when I have nothing to do, so I need distractions and entertainment.

Date of birth: 19.01.2024

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I went to the shelter in February 2024, as a baby, with my siblings and mother. The owner of the house where my mother had taken refuge had moved away and could no longer look after us. We were only a month old and still nursing. We grew up in the shelter and all my siblings were adopted. I’m the only one, I’m not sure why.

My nature: I’m very friendly, very affectionate and I love people. I also get on very well with other dogs. I’d like to find a family who will take me out to explore the world, as I’m very curious.

Date of birth: 01.07.2019 Gender: female

My life story: my inseparable companion Daisy and I appeared at a house in the Praia da Luz area, where a couple lived who fed us and wanted to take care of us. However, as we were very shy, we never felt comfortable going inside the house and preferred to live outdoors. When the couple had to move, they were no longer able to care for us, and in November 2025 we were taken in by the Cadela Carlota shelter, where we have lived ever since.

My nature: I am a very shy little dog, and when I sense a human approaching, I run away and hide. I feel safe and protected next to my companion Jack, as I am used to living with him and trust him completely. I am not able to trust anyone else yet. If I find a home, my wish is to go together with Jack — I know we would be happy in a home with outdoor space, where we could both feel at ease and live life at our own pace.

Date of birth: 23.11.2020

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I have spent my whole life in the same house in Portimão. But now my owner, an elderly woman, could no longer afford to look after me and the other dogs that lived in the same house. We were neglected and she never took us for walks. She wanted to give all the dogs away, so I came to the shelter in October 2023.

My character: I am a very shy dog as I have never known any other home or life than the one described above. My owner was not particularly interested in me and I was never well socialized. I am not aggressive at all, but I tend to react to people and other dogs by barking. When they approach me, I run away out of fear. I was never used to wearing a collar or being handled, but the volunteers have taught me and now they can even take me for walks outside the shelter. I have overcome some of my fears and can even smell the bushes when they take me for a walk. I would love to be adopted by a loving and patient family who can teach me everything I still need to learn.

Date of birth: 01.07.2015 Gender: male

My life story: my inseparable companion Daisy and I appeared at a house in the Praia da Luz area, where a couple lived who fed us and wanted to take care of us. However, as we were very shy, we never felt comfortable going inside the house and preferred to live outdoors. When the couple had to move, they were no longer able to care for us, and in November 2025 we were taken in by the Cadela Carlota shelter, where we have lived ever since.

My nature: I am a senior dog, shy and reserved, who does not allow humans to touch me. When people approach, I tend to move away, as I am still afraid of close contact. I am calm, enjoy peace and quiet, and love long sunbaths. My greatest wish is to have some freedom again and a calm routine. I would be happy to be adopted by a caring family with outdoor space, who respects my pace and allows me to live peacefully, enjoying the sun and the simple life I am used to.

Date of birth: 2007

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I was dropped off at the Lagos Kennel by my owner and from there they took me to the shelter, where I have been living since September 2017.

My nature: I am an easy-going dog that gets along with all dogs and all people. I love to receive attention and when someone arrives I am the first to ask for petting and cuddling. I am no longer young and would like to find a comfortable home where I can spend the rest of my years. I think I deserve it because I am nice and always well behaved.

Date of Birth: 01.11.2021

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: my sister and I were found as babies on the street in Lagos, near Dona Ana beach, and picked up by some people who later delivered us to the shelter, in February 2022.

My nature: I am a young dog, full of energy and very curious about everything around me. I am an easy going dog and friendly with people and other dogs. I would like to get an active family that will play with me and take me on long walks and discover the world.

Date of birth: 15.09.2021 Gender: male

My life story: I came to live at the Cadela Carlota shelter in August 2025. I was born and raised on a piece of land, together with several members of my family. However, there came a time when we had to be surrendered, as the landowner informed our caretaker that the dogs could no longer stay there. There were seven of us in total, and we were taken in together at the shelter, where we have lived ever since.

My nature: I am a calm and very affectionate dog. It is easy to be around me and to take me for walks, as I am well-behaved and relaxed. I am peaceful, patient, and a little shy, but very gentle. I get along well with people and with other dogs. I would be the ideal companion for a calm and loving family looking for a loyal and easy-going friend.

Date of birth: 01.01.2024

Gender: female

Size: medium.

My life story: I spent the first years of my life in a home in Luz, living with an elderly couple who, over time, could no longer care for me properly. I ended up living in a garage — I was looked after, but mostly ignored. In April 2025, after a request for help, Cadela Carlota took me into their shelter.

My temperament: because of the life I had — isolated, without walks or social contact — I’m still a very shy and fearful dog. I had never walked on a leash until the shelter volunteers began taking me out. I’m slowly getting used to being around many dogs and new people. Everything feels new and overwhelming, but I believe I will grow more confident with time. I’m gentle and calm, both with other dogs and with people. I need a very loving and patient family who has the time to help me learn all the things I missed — and above all, give me the love I’ve been waiting for.

Date of birth: 23.12.2014 Gender: female

My life story: I arrived at the shelter in November 2025. My family brought me here because my owner, already elderly, became very ill and had to be hospitalized. Sadly, he was no longer able to take care of me, even though he always loved me and treated me very well.

My nature: I’m a senior dog, but I still have plenty of love and joy to give. I have energy, I love receiving attention and cuddles, and I’m happiest when someone takes me for a walk. I’m very gentle and I get along well with everyone at the shelter — both people and other dogs. Still, I’m not very happy here… I spent my whole life in a home, and that’s what I long for again. I’m looking for a loving family who can give me a peaceful and comfortable place to spend my golden years, with the same affection I’ve always known.

Date of Birth: 01.01.2019

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I lived all my life in freedom, in the area around Camilo’s Beach. I lived with my family but, little by little, they were picked up and given up for adoption. I was alone for more than a year, being cared for and fed by the locals, until the Lagos Kennel caught me. I was eventually taken to the shelter in January 2022.

My nature: I am a peaceful dog, not at all aggressive with people. I like some dogs more than others, but I don’t get into trouble. Since I have lived all my life in freedom I don’t like being stuck in the shelter. I also don’t like being put on a leash, I’m not used to it. What I’d really like is to get a home where I’m given the freedom to come and go, because I always end up coming back. Maybe one day that will happen and I can be happy again.

Date of birth: 07.12.2019

Gender: male Size: large

My life story: my brothers and I were abandoned on a farm when we were still babies. The owner of the farm took care of us and all my brothers ended up being adopted, except me, who was left alone. I ended up being delivered to the Lagos Kennel because they didn’t want me at the farm, as I had become too big and active. In November 2020 the Kennel delivered me to the shelter, where I have been living until now.

My nature: because I lived during my first year of life on a farm, alone and with no attention, I am a bit insecure and I don’t like to be alone at all. I like the company of other dogs and people. Some call me needy, but I just like attention. I have a lot of energy and I like to run and play. I am a good dog. I would fit well in any family as I have a lot of love to give.

Date of birth: 01.01.2022 Gender: female

My life story: I was brought to the shelter in November 2015, after spending several months roaming the countryside around Portelas (Lagos). My inseparable companion Tiger and I were left alone by our owners, who decided to travel and move to another country. For a while, our neighbors took care of us, and they were also the ones who called Cadela Carlota to help us and provide a safe place to live.

My nature: I am an active, energetic dog, always ready for a good walk, a fun run, or to explore new scents and places. I get along well with people and other dogs. What I want most now is to find a new home and never be left behind again. Since I’m used to nature and living outdoors, I would love a family with some outdoor space where I can run and play freely.

Date of birth: 06.03.2018

Gender: female Size: large

My life story: I was delivered to the shelter in January 2023. Before that, I lived on a farm for two years. No one knows how I ended up there. During the time I lived on the farm I was fed and cared for by the old couple who owned the farm, and I had two litters. All my puppies were given up for adoption, until the couple decided that they could no longer afford to take care of me. They were very old and were getting sick.

My nature: I am very shy but I am at the same time very sweet. I like to stay quietly in my corner and I don’t cause problems for anyone. I am peaceful with other dogs and I like to give kisses to people. I would like to have a home where I can have an outside space where I can relax and sunbathe.

Date of birth: 2016

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was taken to the shelter by the Lagos Kennel in April 2017. My owner left me at the Kennel as I was sick and he didn’t want me anymore. When they took me to the shelter I was so sick I could hardly walk and I was so shy that I hid and didn’t want to leave my corner. The shelter staff treated me with daily injections and I eventually got better. The skin problems disappeared and I became stronger and more active. Now I just take the pills for Leishmaniasis.

My nature: as I’ve gotten older I’ve gotten stronger and more active and also more confident. I am still a little shy when I meet someone, but with time I come to trust and like to be taken for walks and to be petted. I really enjoy being with other dogs and socializing and playing with them. I am a calm, reliable and obedient dog and behave very well. I would be a great dog for any family.

Date of birth: 01.12.2015

Gender: male Size: large

My life story : I used to live on a piece of land, in Lagos, with another dog called Lassie. We were happy together, but unfortunately our owner wanted to sell his land and he had no-where else to keep us. So he took us to the shelter so that we were safe. This was in June 2024.

My temperament : I am a very affectionate and well-behaved dog. I love people and I get along well with other dogs. I love attention, being with people and walks. I would really like to find another home. I know that I would be an incredible companion for the family that chooses me.

Date of birth: 25.10.2023 Gender: female.

My life story: I used to live in a house with a family and two small dogs. Unfortunately, when my family started getting complaints from the neighbors because I barked when they went out to work, the landlord told them that they would have to leave the house if they didn’t resolve the situation. Unfortunately, to my and my family’s great sadness, the solution was to hand me over to the shelter, where I’ve been living since August 2024.

My nature: I’m a young dog who is very affectionate with humans and and need a good amount of attention. I love being around people and receiving cuddles. I walk very well on a leash and learn quickly, I like to please. I still have a few guard dog behaviors, but with the right family, I know I’ll gain more confidence and be a great companion.

Data de nascimento: 17.04.2024

Género: macho Porte: médio

My life story: I wandered the streets of Lagos, in the Albardeira area, for several days, constantly at risk of being hit by a car. Luckily, some kind residents took pity on me and started leaving out bowls of food and water. They even let me sleep in their patios at night. Thanks to their kindness, they contacted Cadela Carlota, and in April 2025, the association found a place for me at the shelter.

My temperament: I’m a dog full of energy, but also a bit anxious — probably because I was abandoned and left to fend for myself on the streets. Sometimes I get into little squabbles with other dogs, but I also love to play with them, especially chasing and running around. I really like people, but I can get scared easily. I need a calm and patient family who can offer me a peaceful and safe home, where I can feel secure, build trust, and let my true personality shine.

Date of Birth: 2015

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was taken to the shelter in February 2022 by my owner who had to move house and couldn’t take me with her. She had taken me from the street, in the Portimão area, when I was still a baby, and was very sorry to have to leave me at the shelter.

My nature: I am a very energetic dog who is always looking for attention from humans. I like to be on a leash and run around, I don’t have much patience for being still and standing still. I don’t get along well with all dogs, but I enjoy the company of females. With humans it’s the same, I like females better than males, but I get along with them too. I would like to be adopted into a home where I would be the only dog as I know I am a dog that likes to have all the attention. My family would have to be calm and at the same time active, to give me plenty of exercise. I have all the love in the world to give.

Date of birth: 01.2017

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: me and my brothers, Marlon and Morris, were born from a wild dog in the Meia Praia area and were taken to the shelter by the Lagos Kennel, still babies, in April 2017.

My nature: I am very shy. I’ve always been shy, since I was a baby. But if volunteers are very persistent and have a lot of patience, I end up approaching them and even giving them kisses. That’s what happens with the volunteers who come to visit me. I know I’m considered an unsocialized dog, but I’d like to get a home because I think that would help me to be more sociable. Just like the other dogs I also want only cuddles and attention.

Date of birth: 11.04.2013

Gender: male Size: small-medium

My life story: I was taken to the shelter when I was still a puppy, with three other brothers. Two of them were adopted, but my brother Galão and I stayed, and we still live at the shelter today.

My nature: I am a friendly and very active dog. One of my favorite games is to catch the volunteers distracted and escape through the gate. Then I do several laps around the shelter to see who can catch me first. It’s always fun. I get along well with my companions and love to play and have fun. I would like to find a home and a family because I have been in the shelter for many years now. I know I would do well.

Date of birth: 01.2017

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: me and my siblings, Marlon and Mila, were born from a wild dog in the Meia Praia area and were taken to the shelter by the Lagos Kennel, still babies, in April 2017

My nature: I am very suspicious of people but I am, at the same time, curious about them. I trust the ones I see more often at the shelter, but I am not yet socialized, as the volunteers say. I would need a family with a lot of patience and love to give. It’s not my fault I’m the way I am, I just had a rough start in life.

Date of birth: 14.05.2021

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was taken to the shelter in May 2022 to look for my owners. I had entered a house in the Mexilhoeira-Grande area and stayed there. Only those people couldn’t keep me. I ended up staying at the shelter because my owners didn’t show up to take me back.

My nature: I am always getting people’s attention. Sometimes I am a little clumsy as I always want to climb on top of people and other dogs, but I am still young and very big and, like I said, clumsy. Also, no one has ever taught me manners. But I am affectionate with everyone, people and dogs, and I like to give kisses to everyone. I love to go for walks and play. I would like to have a family that would give me a lot of attention and have time to play with me and teach me how to behave because I know I need to learn good manners, but you wouldn’t regret it because I am a very docile dog and have a good heart.

Date of birth: 28.03.2024 Gender: male

My life story: I went to live at the Cadela Carlota Shelter in August 2025. I was born and raised on a piece of land together with several siblings. However, we eventually had to be surrendered when the landowner informed our caretaker that the dogs could no longer stay there. There were seven of us in total, all from the same family, and we were all taken in by the shelter, where we have lived ever since.

My nature: I am a very shy dog, as I was not properly socialized, even though my caretaker cared deeply for me. I lived with my family in a small shed, where we were fed and allowed to go out and run a few times a day. I never met anyone other than my caretaker, which is why I am still afraid of unfamiliar people. Despite this, I am very gentle, and I know I will be a loving companion to anyone who earns my trust and my heart. I get along well with other dogs and feel safer around them. I am looking for a loving and patient family who will teach me, at my own pace, about a world I have yet to discover.

Date of birth: 28.03.2024 Gender: female

My life story: I went to live at the Cadela Carlota Shelter in August 2025. I was born and raised on a piece of land together with several siblings. However, we eventually had to be surrendered when the landowner informed our caretaker that the dogs could no longer stay there. There were seven of us in total, all from the same family, and we were all taken in by the shelter, where we have lived ever since.

My nature: I am shy because, during the time I lived with my owner, I was not properly socialized and did not have contact with other people. Even so, I am very gentle and affectionate and I have been working hard to overcome my insecurities. The volunteers have been a great help and take me on long walks outside the shelter, something I was not used to and which has been very important for my progress.

Date of Birth: 27.05.2019

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: in October 2021 a lady found me in the countryside, in Odiáxere, very thin and full of ticks. She called the association and volunteers came to get me. They immediately took me to the clinic because I was very ill. I was hospitalized for several weeks and when I gained strength I was able to go to the shelter, where I still live today.

My nature: I am a calm and curious dog. Sometimes a little fearful, but only when I don’t know people well. I love to go for walks, I am very good on leash and off leash, and I love going to the beach and running with other dogs. I don’t know what it’s like to live in a house. I would like to get a family, but they will have to be patient with me and explain to me what it is like to live in a house. I am obedient and I learn fast, so you won’t regret it.

Date of birth: 05.06.2017

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: in January 2022 the volunteers of the association received a phone call from someone saying that I was walking on the street in Lagos and that I must be lost. I was a little thin and people in the neighborhood were feeding me. I was taken to the shelter. It was a little difficult to catch me as I was very scared. They never found my owners because I had no identification, just a rope tied around my neck.

My nature: I am very affectionate with people and with other dogs. I am extremely active and love to run and jump. I’m still not very well accustomed to walking on a leash, so some volunteers find it difficult to walk me because I always walk faster than them. But it’s not out of spite, it’s because I never learned. I would like to move to a house where they have space for me to run around freely.

Date of birth: 01.11.2021

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I was picked up off the street in Lagos when I was a puppy. Someone found me and my brother, Kiff, and took us home. As she couldn’t keep us, she took us to the shelter in February of 2022. Temporarily, I was adopted but unfortunately, for various reasons, my owner could no longer keep me and ended up returning me to the shelter in September 2024.

My nature: I’m an affectionate and need lots of attention. I’m also obedient and know lots of tricks, which my owner taught me. I have a lot of energy, but I learn quickly and, as I like to please, I do what people ask me to do. I get on well with other dogs. I would like to find a family who will give me lots of attention and affection and who will stay with me forever.

Date of birth: 01.05.2023

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I lived on the streets in Bensafrim for months, being fed by kind locals. No-one knew how I had got there and no-one could catch me at first. I was very afraid of people and always managed to escape capture. But one day, in September 2024, I was finally caught by the staff at Lagos Kennel and they handed me over to the Cadela Carlota dog shelter.

My temperament: I am a very shy dog and I am fearful of humans. I like the presence of other dogs, which I find comforting because I feel safer when I am with other dogs. I have been to two foster homes with other dogs and my socialisation has improved a little. But I need to spend more time with humans to learn to trust them - despite my very slight improvement. I am still too frightened to allow humans to touch me or take me for walks. I would really like to find a home with other dogs and a patient family who will teach me how good it is to be loved. It is only then that I will be able to conquer my fear of humans.

Date of birth: 17.06.2024

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was found in April 2025, wandering in the middle of the road near Lagos, at serious risk of being hit by a car. Several vehicles passed by, but luckily some kind people stopped to help me. Among them were volunteers from Cadela Carlota, who immediately took me to the vet. I was lost, covered in ticks, and very dirty. After a few days of care and recovery at the clinic, I was taken to the association’s shelter, where I’ve been ever since. My previous owner was never found—if I ever had one…

My temperament: I’m a sweet, gentle, and friendly dog. I get along well with everyone—both humans and other dogs. I’m considered a hunting-type breed, which means I have lots of energy and love to explore, go for walks, and run. I’m curious, active, and would make a perfect companion for an adventurous, outdoorsy family who enjoys nature and staying active.

Date of birth: 01.03.2020

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was taken to the shelter in April 2021. I was always walking on the street and was always going to the Kennel as my owner couldn’t keep me at home. I liked walking on the street better than staying at home. He eventually agreed to give me to the association so they could find another home for me.

My nature: I am a special dog. I am deaf and have a limp on one of my hind legs because when I was a puppy I was run over and operated on, but my owner didn’t take me to the next appointments and the paw ended up healing badly. But none of these things stop me from having a normal life and I like to run and have fun, just like any other dog. I am very curious and intelligent. I get along well with people and most dogs. I am a little possessive with my food, I don’t like other dogs to get near my bowl.but that’s the only thing I have.

Date of birth: 16.11.2013

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I lived on the chain for many years, along with my brother Bobi. We lived with an elderly couple who thought they were doing the best for us, as they gave us shelter and food. Sometimes the gentleman would walk us, but he stopped doing that when he got older and sick. The couple’s family asked the association for help and we were taken to the shelter in March 2022. At first it was very difficult, because we didn’t understand where we were and we were a bit aggressive, but then we adapted.

My nature: I used to be a little aggressive but have since turned into a super affable little dog with humans. I am very affectionate and happy with those I know well and shy with those I have just met. I do not get along with other dogs and am in the process of socialization to overcome this situation. i would be a great companion if adopted into a home as the only dog. I walk well on leash and am obedient.

Date of birth: 11.10.2022 Gender: male

My life story: my two companions, Ardil and Bobby, and I lived happily in a home with an elderly lady who took very good care of us. Unfortunately, our guardian lost her sight and the strength needed to continue caring for us and was forced to move into a nursing home. As a result, in April 2024, the three of us came to the shelter.

My nature: I am a very cheerful dog, full of energy and with a great joy for life. I love going for walks and running. I get along well with other dogs and am easy to handle in everyday life. My greatest wish is to have a home again, and as I am an affectionate and easy-going dog, I know I will adapt quickly. What matters most to me is having love and a family.

Data de nascimento: 08.03.2020

Porte: médio

A minha história de vida: eu e a minha irmã Baixinha, com quem me dou muito bem, fomos recolhidas da rua, na zona do Chinicato, por um senhor que cuidou muito bem de nós durante três anos. Infelizmente, quando ele teve de mudar de casa, não nos pode levar com ele e pediu ajuda à associação para sermos recolhidas no abrigo. Fomos as duas viver para lá em fevereiro de 2024.

O meu temperamento: sou uma cadela extremamente bem disposta e os voluntários costumam dizer que eu estou sempre a rir. E é verdade, estou sempre bem disposta. Adoro toda a gente e adoro brincar e cumprimentar todos, com muita alegria, cães e humanos. Tudo está bem para mim, desde que esteja ao pé da minha irmã, a Baixinha, com a qual me dou muito bem. Gostaria de ser adotada com ela.

Date of birth: 01.2016

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story:in January 2017 I was taken to the shelter by a lady who picked me up on the street in Portimão.

My nature: I am a small dog full of personality. I tend to be the leader of the pack, I am very curious and have a lot of energy. The volunteers say I’m very intelligent and that I learn very fast. And it’s true! I love learning new tricks and I know how to behave when I want to. I would like to have a family that will give me a lot of time and attention and teach me new tricks. I know I will be a great companion because I like to devote myself to those who treat me well.

Date of birth: 14.02.2021

Gender: male Size: medium

My life Story: I had a bad start in life because my first owner did not treat me very well. I was taken away from that owner by a person who wanted to give me a better life. But unfortunately, due to a house move, that owner had to deliver me to the shelter in November 2021.

My nature: I am a very active and very smart dog. In general I get along well with other dogs. I like people, I behave well, and I walk well on leash. I like adventures and long walks. I am a docile and affectionate dog.

Date of birth: 01.09.2016

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: Together with many other cats and dogs, I originally lived in a home with an animal-loving lady. Unfortunately, when the lady passed away on Christmas Day 2024, her friends had to distribute us among several institutions and luckily I ended up going to the shelter at Cadela Carlota.

My temperament: I am an active and energetic dog. I am generally friendly with all other dogs, but sometimes I dislike certain male dogs. Although this is rare and I usually get along fine with them. I love people though and I enjoy going for walks and a run. I am always smiling and ready for cuddles and a full plate of food! I would like to find a happy and active family - who would take me on long walks and great adventures.

Data de nascimento: 04.08.2020 Género: macho

A minha história de vida: fui encontrado por uma senhora que passeava o seu cão, preso dentro de um pequeno riacho. Não conseguia sair sozinho, e ela teve de descer para me ajudar a subir. Estava com as unhas e as patas da frente bastante desgastadas, e tinha muita fome. Como não podia ficar comigo, a senhora contactou a Cadela Carlota para que me viessem buscar. Desde julho de 2025, vivo no abrigo — o meu antigo dono nunca foi encontrado.

O meu temperamento: sou um cão muito calmo, tranquilo e paciente. Gosto de me deitar ao sol, quase não ladro e passo horas a observar o mundo à minha volta. Ando muito bem à trela, sou meigo e dou-me bem tanto com pessoas como com todos os outros cães. Acredito que serei o companheiro ideal para uma família serena, que goste de momentos de paz e de aproveitar os dias ao ar livre ao meu lado.

Date of birth: 05.09.2021

Gender: male Size: large

My life story: at only three months old, my brother Rocky and I were put on a chain by our owner on a piece of land in Barão de São Miguel. He didn’t take care of us and was often drunk. One day, someone noticed us and a group of people started coming to the property to free us from the chain and take us for a walk. This group managed to convince our owner to hand us over to the shelter, where we arrived in February 2024.

My nature: I am a beautiful, very friendly, smart and curious dog. I love to run and explore and learn new things. Sometimes I’m shy with new people (especially men) and new situations. I’m very attached to my brother with whom I shared a sad past, living on a chain for the first two years of our lives. I will be a great companion once you earned my trust, I’m grateful for every positive interaction and the love I receive. Sometimes the world can be overwhelming for me, because I missed so many experiences living a life on a chain. But during my time in the shelter, I managed to come out of my shell and lost a lot of my fear and insecurity.

Date of birth: 02.2018

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: I was adopted in this association, still babies. But after four years, more precisely in April 2022, my owner had to return me because her husband passed away and she had to move to a house, where she can’t take me.

My nature: I am a very affectionate and needy dog. I get along well with other dogs and love people. I don’t like to be alone and I need a lot of attention. I would like to have a comfortable home and a family that will stay with me and give me lots of attention and love.

Date of birth: 10.2015

Gender: female Size: medium

Vaccinations: up to date Sterilisation: yes Chip: yes

My life story: on September 15, 2017 I entered the shelter, coming from a stay at the veterinary clinic. I was baptized Senhora do Verde by the clinic staff, because I was found in the area of Nossa Senhora do Verde, in Portimão. When I was found I could hardly move and couldn’t walk. At the clinic they diagnosed me with a kind of botulism and thought I might have eaten some bad meat, which could have poisoned my blood, causing temporary paralysis in my paws. Fortunately I made a full recovery.

My nature: I am fearful and will only go for walks with those people that I know very, very well and who I trust completely. But I am gentle. I get along well with other dogs and I like them. I would like to find a calm family that will accept me as I am.

Date of birth: 05.12.2017 Gender: female

My life story: I was brought to the shelter in November 2015, after spending several months roaming the countryside around Portelas (Lagos). My inseparable companion Lyla and I were left alone by our owners, who decided to travel and move to another country. For a while, our neighbors took care of us, and they were also the ones who called Cadela Carlota to help us and provide a safe place to live.

My nature: I am a dog full of personality — active, lively, and curious about everything happening around me. Nothing escapes my attention! I love getting cuddles from people and I get along well with other dogs. I am cheerful, love going for walks, playing, and having fun. My greatest wish is to find a new home with a loving family who will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Date of birth: 02.09.2021

Gender: male Size: medium

My life story: my brothers and I were born in the Alcalar area. Our mother lived in the countryside, she had no owner, so we were raised by a family who took us in and eventually took us to the shelter when we were around 5 months old. We arrived at the shelter in March 2022.

My nature: I am super smart and very active. I love to jump up to lick people in the face without them expecting it. I am very curious and love to go for walks and discover new things. I am in a good mood and would like to find a family that also enjoys adventures.

Date of birth: 16.01.2023

Gender: female Size: medium

My life story: I started life with a family that didn’t want me - so they gave me to a homeless person who not only tied me on a chain, but they couldn’t afford to support me. It was a complicated start in life. Luckily for me, a kind family lived nearby and they saw the situation and how sad I always looked. So they asked the homeless person to give me up, which he did - after they had paid him the expenses that he had incurred whilst keeping me. This kind family saved me from the chain, but unfortunately they couldn’t support me either, so in January 2025 they took me to the shelter.

My temperament: I am a very energetic girl and sometimes I can’t contain my enthusiasm. I was never used to going for walks, which I now love. I also like having everyone’s attention. I am enthusiastic about everything that goes on around me, but I am always affectionate and gentle. I still have a lot to discover and learn, so I need a patient family with an active lifestyle to go on long walks with. Because I need exercise, I also need a home with a lot of outdoor space where I can stretch my legs and go for long runs.

Date of birth: 04.2016

Gender: female Size: medium-large

My life story: when I was a baby me and my siblings were abandoned at the Lagos Kennel and from there they took us to the shelter, where I grew up and still live, after all my siblings were adopted. I have been living in the shelter since 2016.

My nature: I am a dog full of personality. I don’t like the other females much, but I get along with males in general. I love people and behave well. I am calm and like to walk and eat. I love to eat. Sometimes the volunteers have to put me on a diet, which is not very nice. I would like to get a house where I could have a quiet life. I wouldn’t mind being an only child, I think I would even prefer it, because I like to have all the attention focused on me. Who doesn’t?