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Dawson

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Gender: male Birthday: February 2024 Castrated/Neutered: yes Weight: 21 kg Back story: Dawson was found with his mom, dad and 4 siblings. They were abandoned in 2024. Description/Updates/Pictures: Update August 2025: New photos of shy Dawson. Update June 2025: While all of his siblings got adopted he stayed behind. A dog from the second row. He won’t come to you right away, he’s not really comfortable with humans touching him yet but he did such a great progress already. Dawson just needs to get to know you first. With some patience and time he will learn to trust. He would be happy about a rural environment. Dawson is confident with other dogs and gets along well with almost everyone. After his playtime he loves to take a good nap in the sun. You will find him in the cutest ( and weirdest) sleeping positions, not bothered at all what’s happening around him. Dawson is around 1 year 3 month old and weighs about 21kg. Update July 2024: Dawson is a 6-month-old dog at the animal shelter. He is social and good-looking, making him a great companion. He loves to play. Update May 2024: This little family had a rough start in life. Let's hope now it turns out better for them: Lilou, Amaury and their puppies Waverly, Buffy, Dharma, Miley and Dawson. With his short hair and spotted coat, Dawson is the only boy in the litter, the other are girls. They were born in February 2024. The puppies at the shelter after their arrival: How they were found:

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇷Chania
Shelter
Souda Shelter
Living with Dawson
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Souda Shelter · ChaniaLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Dawson home

What you'll need for Dawson in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Dawson

What life with Dawson looks like

Dawson is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

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.

Note from the shelter: Shy dog who needs time to build trust with humans

🇬🇷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.

Chania, Greece — browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting Dawson, answered.

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