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Adopt Brian

Beagle · Male · Young · 3 years

Usually, dogs that have grown up in a shelter carry various fears. Having spent their whole lives with very limited stimuli and having seen only a few people, the outside world, the noises, the unfamiliar sounds and strangers can scare them. Not because they’ve had bad experiences, but because they’ve had almost no experiences at all. Everything is unfamiliar, so adjustment takes time. They are simply afraid. He isn’t like that. He’s not afraid of anything at all. Truly, nothing. Even though he’s been with us since he was a puppy, nothing seems to unsettle him. He never takes a step back, never shows hesitation toward anything or anyone, familiar or not. He’s also one of those dogs who, the moment you take out a treat, turns into a show dog. He sits, lies down, looks you in the eyes, and when you call him, he runs straight to you. Everything he knows, he has learned at the shelter, with the help of volunteers and friends. The little he has received from us, he has fully absorbed and made his own. He has remarkable intelligence and a constant desire to learn, to do, to understand, and to show what he knows. Brian is a tall, strong dog who, despite a daily life that hasn’t always helped him develop, keeps evolving anyway, as if he refuses to give up. He has an exceptionally sharp mind and learns quickly. As he grows and matures, the mischief of his younger days fades, and his willingness to cooperate becomes that of a mature dog, not an impulsive puppy. With the right routine, proper exercise, daily walks, some playtime outdoors, and basic training—which he loves, because he enjoys using his mind—along with a few simple rules at home, Brian will become even more wonderful than he already is. He is also incredibly affectionate and deeply companionable. Even though he is young and energetic, he is the kind of dog who truly enjoys your company, sits quietly beside you, calm and content, simply happy to be together. He is genuinely an exceptional dog, who will love you with his whole heart and win you over with his mind....

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇷Metsovo
Shelter
Save a Greek Stray
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Cared for by Save a Greek Stray · MetsovoLearn about Beagle

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Brian home

What you'll need for Brian in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Brian

What life with Brian looks like

Brian is a medium-sized young adult beagle dog waiting at Save a Greek Stray in Metsovo.

An 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 Brian, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Brian?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Save a Greek Stray handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Brian on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Brian if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Save a Greek Stray 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Brian 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 Brian 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 Save a Greek Stray early rather than rehoming privately; they know Brian 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.
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