How do I contact the shelter about Elphaba?

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 Elphaba on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Elphaba 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 Elphaba 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 Elphaba 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 Elphaba 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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Elphaba

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

Gender: female Birthday: May 2024 Castrated/Neutered: yes Weight: 15,5 kg Back story: Elphaba was one of four pups abandoned in a small box in front of the shelter during terrible weather conditions in July 2024. She is the sister of Fiyero, Boq and Dr. Dillamond. Description/Updates/Pictures: Update August 2025: Elphaba was abandoned as a puppy with her siblings Dr. Dillamond, Boq and Fiyero- all of them still looking for their forever home. She’s now almost 1 1/2 years old and a beautiful junior dog who weighs around 15kg. Elphaba has so much to give but she is easily overlooked because she needs a little time to trust and get to know you. Once she does she is affectionate, friendly, playful and happy. She can’t wait for a family of her own where she can finally enjoy the world outside of the shelter! She food motivated and therefore eager to learn. And did you see her white front paw? Like she is wearing just one sock and forget the rest. The Perfect Home for Elphaba: She would love a calm, loving home where she can build trust and be her gentle, affectionate self. Ideal for: Families with older children (who can be gentle and patient with her), Singles or couples with time to bond slowly, Homes with other friendly pets People who love a sensitive soul who just needs some trust and love She will thrive with structure, patience, and a soft touch. In return you’ll have a very loyal friend for life and a soft hearted companion to cuddle with. Why Adopt Elphaba? Because once you do you will be rewarded with affection and very loyal companionship. She is a great family dog that loves cuddles and is lots of fun to play with. Please consider this amazing girl, you absolutely won’t regret it! Update October 2024: Our lady Elphaba has grown a little. She is the perfect family dog. Elphaba's a little bundle of energy and everything you could dream of in a young dog — healthy, friendly, playful, affectionate, and always happy. Elphaba is one of four puppies abandoned in a box outside the shelter. She's now between five and six months old and currently weighs about 12 kg. She’s a true sunshine. What are you waiting for? Update August 2024: Four pups heartlessly abandoned in a small box in front of the shelter during terrible weather conditions. We were incredibly fortunate that none of them had died from heat exhaustion by the time we found them. Since then, they’ve made a full recovery and have blossomed into four happy, playful pups now eagerly looking for a loving home! Meet Fiyero♂️, Boq♂️, Dr. Dillamond♂️and Elphaba♀️!

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇷Chania

Shelter

Souda Shelter

Living with Elphaba

✓Spayed
✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

Cared for by Souda Shelter · Chania Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Elphaba home

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About Elphaba

What life with Elphaba looks like

Elphaba is a small 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: Needs time to build trust, requires patient introduction period

🇬🇷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 Elphaba, answered.

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