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Adopt Cindy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

CindyBASIC CARENEUTERINGBLOOD TESTSMEDICAL COSTS ​I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issuesCindy has leishmania and needs a pill per day go keep as healthy as possibleAsk moreThe old princessHi, I am CindyMy sponsor is the german group "Gemeinsam sind wir stark&​I came to the shelter in 2019, when I was found abandoned. I might have had a home before, but as I was getting older and started to loose weight, I was left to the streets.I was taken to the shelter and as I was in very poor condition, they rushed me to the vets. After a lot of tests and check ups I was diagnosed with Leishmaniosis and I was also badly malnourished. Some intensive care game me a new spark in eyes, but as I am old and weak, the shelter was not the place for me. I found a wonderful foster home and hopefully someone will see past my age and needs and still offer me a soft place and a family to call me mine. All I want for the rest of my life is to have a home and someone who loves me.***Update***15.11.19 new blood tests were done and organs are good so Leishmania is manageable.?Want to help ​CindySponsorBecome a sponsor an guarantee that their daily needs like food and parasite treatment is covered. With 15€ donation per month we can make sure they have everything they need!ButtonDonate for neuteringHelp us to reduce the risk of cancer as well as help us guarantee, no more unwanted puppies will be born to the streets or shelters.ButtonDonate for blood testWant to help and make sure are and will stay healhty? With 50€ we can have her tested for the most common diseases like Leishmania and GiardiaButtonHero for a sick dogBecome a Hero for a sick dog and we can make sure the monthly medical costs are taken care of and they can be as healthy as possible!Button

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇷Heraklion
Shelter
Gouves Shelter
Living with Cindy
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Cared for by Gouves Shelter · HeraklionLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Cindy home

What you'll need for Cindy 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 Cindy

What life with Cindy looks like

Cindy is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

An 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.

Note from the shelter: Leishmaniosis - manageable with ongoing treatment and monitoring

🇬🇷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 Cindy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Cindy?
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 Cindy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Cindy 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Cindy 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 Cindy 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 Cindy 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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