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Diya

Mixed Breed · Female

Unfortunately she has leishmaniasis, so she needs daily medication I came to the shelter with my sister Susi. We were very close, me and my sister and we looked a lot alike. I am a little more shy but very sweet in nature. I can be a bit cautious in new situations and might need some time to adjust to new situations. But I am not one to cause any problems. With some good experiences I'm sure I would grow to be a wonderful pet. I am good with other animals, dogs and cats alike. Unfortunately I have this disease called leishmaniasis, but that stays under control with daily medication.I am hoping for someone to take a chance on me and take me home. I know I could make someone very happy. I was very close to my sister and now that she's adopted already I feel a little lonely. I really could use someone else to lean on and help me with my insecurities. Maybe you have space in your home and your heart, for a sweet dog looking for a forever home?

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Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

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About Diya

What life with Diya looks like

Diya 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 Diya, answered.

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