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Bientje

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Bientjes wish to start living her best life came true: she was adopted in September 2023 by a volunteer of the shelter.Me and my brother Jantje just returned to the shelter from foster care. We were found as small puppies and fostered until we had completed our vaccinations program. We are now all ready to find a new forever homes. I am a sweet and fun young puppy, just full of life and energy. I am hoping to find a family as soon as possible, so I can start living my best life. I am just waiting for the right family to come along. Maybe you are the one?

Size

Small

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Bientje

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About Bientje

What life with Bientje looks like

Bientje is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

A young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇷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 Bientje, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bientje?: 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 Bientje on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bientje 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 Bientje 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 Bientje 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 Bientje 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.