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large dogs for adoption in Lisbon from local shelters. Large rescue dogs (over 25 kg) that need space and a second chance. Photos, age and direct shelter contact. Updated daily.
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Every pet on this page comes directly from these 16 kennels, catteries and animal protection associations in Lisbon. Open a shelter to read its story, adoption process and the animals it has available right now.
Municipal kennels in Lisbon usually ask adopters to be over 18, show ID and either live in the area the kennel serves or accept a follow-up visit. Private associations normally ask for an adoption form and sometimes a home visit. In both cases the animal leaves vaccinated, with its microchip transferred to your name in the national SIAC database and, where age allows, sterilised. Always contact the shelter before travelling — visiting hours are limited and some animals live in foster homes rather than at the shelter.
Everything you need to know about adopting a dog or cat — process, eligibility and what to expect.
Nesta página reunimos cães para adoção em Lisboa, vindos de canis municipais, gatis e associações de proteção animal (SOS Animal, Canil de Lisboa). Cada perfil tem fotografia, idade, porte e o contacto direto do abrigo — a adoção é sempre feita com o abrigo, o AdoptPets Portugal é apenas o diretório que agrega as listagens.
A adoção em si é gratuita na maioria dos canis municipais. Alguns abrigos e associações pedem uma comparticipação, normalmente entre 40 € e 150 €, que cobre vacinas, desparasitação, microchip e esterilização — despesas que teria de suportar de qualquer forma. Confirme sempre o valor diretamente com o abrigo.
Ver o custo real de ter um animal em Portugal1) Escolha o cão nesta página e abra o perfil. 2) Contacte o abrigo pelo link do perfil. 3) Marque uma visita para conhecer o animal. 4) Preencha o termo de adoção e pague a comparticipação, se houver. 5) O abrigo transfere o registo no SIAC para o seu nome — por lei, todos os cães e gatos têm de estar registados no SIAC.
Guia do registo SIACSim. Sincronizamos os sites dos abrigos todos os dias, por isso só vê animais ainda disponíveis para adoção. Quando um animal é adotado, deixa de aparecer nos resultados ou passa a estar marcado como adotado.
Sim. O porte importa menos do que o nível de energia: muitos cães de porte médio e grande são calmos e adaptam-se bem a apartamento, desde que tenham passeios diários. Use os filtros de porte e idade nesta página, ou faça o nosso questionário para ver os cães que combinam com o seu estilo de vida.
Fazer o questionário de compatibilidadeThis page brings together dogs and puppies for adoption from municipal kennels and animal-protection associations across Lisbon, Greater Lisbon and the Setúbal peninsula. Each listing shows age, size and the shelter responsible, so you can contact the people caring for the dog directly.
When you find a dog, contact the shelter named in the listing to confirm availability and arrange a visit. If an original listing is provided, check it and the last refresh date. Ask the shelter about adoption requirements, health care and any fees. Browsing pets and contacting shelters through AdoptPets.pt is free.
The listed dogs are in shelters across: Lisboa, Sintra, Cascais, Oeiras, Amadora, Loures, Almada, Setúbal, Sesimbra, Palmela, Bombarral, Lourinhã.
If you live in Sintra, Cascais or Oeiras you can usually adopt from any shelter in the metropolitan area, as long as you can travel to meet the dog.
Municipal collection centres (such as Casa dos Animais de Lisboa or the Almada municipal kennel) take in strays from their municipality and mostly have adult medium and large dogs.
Associations rely heavily on foster homes, so they know each dog’s temperament better and take in more puppies and litters.
The municipal kennels of Sintra and Cascais mainly take in strays from their own municipality. Adoption usually starts with an in-person visit to the kennel to meet the dog, followed by an adoption form and, in some cases, a short interview to check the dog suits your home.
You don’t have to live in the municipality: people from Lisbon, Oeiras or Amadora can adopt in Sintra or Cascais as long as they can travel to the kennel. Before visiting, confirm opening hours on the council website or by phone.
In Portugal every dog must be microchipped and registered in the SIAC database under the keeper’s name. On adoption the shelter hands over the vaccination record and the registration transfer is your responsibility.
Most shelters hand the dog over vaccinated, dewormed and neutered, or ask for a commitment to neuter later when the dog is still a puppy. The shelter may charge an adoption fee.
These are the shelters in Lisbon whose listings we sync daily. Open a shelter to see its profile, contact details and every available animal.
Hundreds of dogs are waiting for a family in Lisbon. Adopting instead of buying gives a rescue animal a second chance and frees up shelter space for the next one. AdoptPets Portugal aggregates listings from municipal kennels, catteries and animal protection associations, with daily sync so you only see pets still available.
Use the filters above to browse by breed, age, gender or municipality. Each dog links directly to the originating shelter, where you can arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Procura um cão para adoção em Lisboa? O AdoptPets Portugal reúne cães para adoção em Lisboa (Lisboa, Sintra, Cascais) — cachorros, adultos e séniores — de canis municipais, gatis e associações de proteção animal. As listagens são atualizadas diariamente, por isso só vê animais ainda disponíveis para adotar.
Para adotar um cão em Lisboa, escolha o animal, contacte o abrigo através da ligação no perfil, marque uma visita e conclua o processo de adoção no local. A maioria dos abrigos pede apenas uma comparticipação que cobre vacinas, microchip e esterilização. Adote, não compre.
Looking to adopt a dog in Lisbon? AdoptPets Portugal lists rescue dogs — puppies, adults and seniors — from animal shelters, municipal kennels and protection associations across Lisbon, Portugal. Listings are synced daily from each shelter so you only see dogs that are still available for adoption.
Adoption in Portugal is straightforward for residents and expats alike: pick a dog, contact the shelter directly through the link on each profile, arrange a meet-and-greet, and complete the adoption paperwork on-site. Most shelters ask for a small fee covering vaccinations, microchipping and sterilisation. Whether you're searching for a rescue dog, a puppie or a calm senior, you'll find pets in Lisbon waiting for a home.