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Big Stan

Labrador Retriever · Male · Senior · 9 years

Big Stan Just putting this out there in case there’s a chance anyone is looking for a senior Labrador to spoil & cuddle & live out his last days in a comfy bed. We rescued Big Stan last year in a terrible condition & he had lived his whole life locked in a dark room & rarely let out. He was literally bouncing in fleas & had lost loads of his hair from scratching. His eyes were so sad & he had clearly given up. We didn’t think he would survive the night but here he is 6 months later a happy & playful boy. No one was more shocked than me when I saw him playing in the sand pit! We don’t know exactly how old he is but guessing around 10 – he could be older & he could be younger – it’s impossible to tell as his bottom teeth are missing (we think he was fed on bones). He’s very happy here & of course can stay and live out his days here but it would be wonderful if someone wanted to adopt him & give him more cuddles & attention than I can as there are so many other dogs here. He’s well enough

Size

Large

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇨🇾Paphos

Shelter

Cyprus Dog Rescue

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About Big Stan

What life with Big Stan looks like

Big Stan is a large senior labrador retriever dog waiting at Cyprus Dog Rescue in Paphos.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇨🇾Adopting from Cyprus

Cypriot rescues focus heavily on cross-border placements (the island has more strays than local adopters). Animals are fully vetted before flying. The adopter pays the transport, while the shelter coordinates vaccinations, chipping, and the passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Big Stan, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Big Stan?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Cyprus Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Big Stan on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Big Stan if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Cyprus Dog Rescue 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 Big Stan 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 Big Stan 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 Cyprus Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Big Stan 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.