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large dogs for adoption in Porto 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 12 kennels, catteries and animal protection associations in Porto. Open a shelter to read its story, adoption process and the animals it has available right now.
Municipal kennels in Porto 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 no Porto, vindos de canis municipais, gatis e associações de proteção animal (CROA, Associação Midas, Streetdogs). 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 the Porto district. Each listing shows age, size and the shelter responsible, so you can contact the people caring for the dog directly.
The listed dogs are in shelters across: Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia, Gondomar, Valongo, Vila do Conde, Póvoa de Varzim, Santo Tirso, Paredes, Penafiel, Trofa.
Most shelters accept adopters from anywhere in the north of Portugal, as long as you can travel to meet the dog.
Municipal kennels (such as the CRO in Vila Nova de Gaia) take in stray animals from their municipality and usually have many adult medium and large dogs waiting for a home.
Associations (CROA, Associação Midas, Streetdogs) rely heavily on foster homes, so they know each dog’s temperament better and tend to have more puppies and litters.
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.
After adopting you have 30 days to transfer the microchip registration into your name. SIAC registration is done online (siac.vet), at a vet, at a parish council (junta de freguesia) or at your municipality’s citizen desk. Bring your ID, the vaccination record handed over by the shelter, and the microchip number.
Potentially dangerous breeds additionally require a parish council licence and third-party liability insurance. See our SIAC registration guide.
You can adopt from the CRO kennel in Vila Nova de Gaia, the municipal kennel in Matosinhos, and associations such as CROA, Associação Midas and Streetdogs. Every dog from those shelters appears on this page, with the shelter named on each listing.
Municipal kennels charge no adoption fee. Associations usually ask for a contribution (typically 50–150 EUR) covering vaccines, microchip and neutering. Using this site is always free.
Yes. Litters mostly reach associations with foster homes and are rehomed quickly — check the puppies page and come back often, as listings update daily.
Small dogs are less common than medium and large ones in northern kennels, but new ones appear every week. Filter by size to see only the ones available right now.
Bring your ID, proof of address, and a lead and collar. The shelter hands over the vaccination record; transferring the SIAC registration into your name is up to you.
Yes. Most shelters in the district accept adopters from anywhere in northern Portugal, as long as you travel to meet the dog first.
Direct contacts, address and the number of animals available right now at each shelter in this region. Call or e-mail before travelling — visiting hours are limited.
Porto metropolitan area and northern Portugal — independent association
Barcelos and the greater Porto / Minho coast — volunteer association, many dogs in foster homes
Concelho do Porto — municipal centre (Câmara Municipal do Porto)
Vila Nova de Gaia, Espinho and the south bank of the Douro — municipal centre
What the municipal kennels and associations in this region normally ask of adopters:
Requirements vary between councils and associations — always confirm with the shelter before visiting.
Greater Porto is covered by a dense network of official municipal collection centres (Centros de Recolha Oficial de Animais), one per council, alongside independent associations. Because each council runs its own centre, the dog or cat closest to you may be listed under a neighbouring town rather than Porto itself.
Adoption costs in the Porto region are among the lowest in Portugal: municipal centres are frequently free or charge a token amount, and associations ask a modest fee. Microchip, vaccination and sterilisation are normally already included. For large or breed-restricted dogs, check whether a special licence applies before you commit.
These are the shelters in Porto 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 Porto. 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 no Porto? O AdoptPets Portugal reúne cães para adoção no Porto (Porto, Gaia, Matosinhos) — 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 no Porto, 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 Porto? AdoptPets Portugal lists rescue dogs — puppies, adults and seniors — from animal shelters, municipal kennels and protection associations across Porto, 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 Porto waiting for a home.