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Dave

Mixed Breed · Male

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues I am a very special boy who needs special people to help him. I was brought to the shelter after I was found on the streets. My rescuers noticed immediately that everything wasn't as it should be. I was walking funny and it was clear that I needed help. So I was taken to a vet. He said that both my front legs have old fractured bones, and they cannot be operated on here. It would need special kind of surgery to fix them, and they just didn't have the means to help me. So what I need, is someone willing to go the extra length, to find me help. I know it's a lot to ask, but maybe you will consider, after you get to know me a little.I am still a young boy, who's just had a rough start on life. But you wouldn't know that from the way I behave. Oh no, you will see me smiling and enjoying life. I do have some problems walking, but that doesn't stop me. I have so much life and love left in me. I have such a sweet temper and would make a lifelong friend for someone.I still have hope that there is someone out there, who hears my prayers. I need an guardian angel to help me. Maybe you are one?

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Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

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About Dave

What life with Dave looks like

Dave is an 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.

🇬🇷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 Dave, answered.

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