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Ako

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 3 months

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Ako was found in Rethymno with three siblings when they were 3 months old, and without their mother. His sister Amira is still at the shelter with him. Ako is such an adorable dog, he is calm and easy-going. He is very friendly with other dogs and has no problem with cats. He loves cuddles and going for a walk. He also loves to play with other dogs and enjoys the attention he gets from volunteers and visitors. Ako weighs 20 kg and his height is 58 cm till the shoulders.

Size

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Age

Puppy · 3 months

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Ako

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats

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About Ako

What life with Ako looks like

Ako is a puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇷Adopting from Greece

Greek shelters often partner with Northern European rescue groups for placements. Animals are sterilized, vaccinated, and chipped before adoption. Fees vary widely depending on whether the shelter is municipal or NGO-run.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ako, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ako?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Gouves Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ako on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ako if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Gouves Shelter will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Ako already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Ako isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Gouves Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ako and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.