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Buddy

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

I have erlichiosis, but fortunately it's something that can be treated by medication I have a bit of a sad story to tell. I was adopted as a puppy to a home, where I thought I would spend the rest of my life. But then something happened. I grew too big and my family threw me out on the streets. I was left alone to survive on my own. I was poisoned twice before some nice volunteers found me and brought me to the shelter. I was lucky to survive. I get along with people really well and also have no problems with even small children. I am a big boy and sometimes my size intimidates other dogs. I could use a little training on how to behave around friends. But with a little time and patience I would make the perfect family dog. I am not recommended with cats.My short life has had enough changes in it. Now I hope to find a place where I could spent the rest of my dog life, being loved and cared for. I am a big boy and need someone with a big heart to let me in their life.Are you that someone?

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Buddy

✓Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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About Buddy

What life with Buddy looks like

Buddy is a large 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 Buddy, answered.

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