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Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 5 years

It is like a puppy that has not grown to adulthood, even though it has grown in size, and even though it has grown incredibly tall in boys, and even if it is theoretically adult according to its age and the maturation stages of dogs. Flynn is like a puppy. He has the enthusiasm of a puppy, he runs like a horse jumping with his high legs, clumsy and cheerful, he smells here and there, and wherever you call him, he runs to you with confidence and naivety, like puppies who are used to following someone behind because no matter how much they want to play it independently, It simply is not. It's a baby. When he comes galloping to you, you pat his head, and tell him to sit and sit down, with a smile up to his ears. He sits like a good boy, standing like a clarinet, and waits for his cookie, and then runs again, and then calls him again, and comes, etc. He sits for half a second. So far he has learned, no more. No one has taught him anything more. Sit down and stay, for example. And it's generally like someone has taught them things, but things that are for puppies, not adult dogs, to learn. Rules of behavior of adult dogs is as if he has never learned, it is as if someone did not know how to manage his development, and let him be a puppy, with all the negatives that such training can have. Flynn loves games. He can run like a puppy, catch a ball countless times. He runs, catches it, brings it right next to you, and chews it. You throw it back at him and he goes back to catch it again. He has a great need to let off steam - the first time we took him out he found a brick, and he caught it and brought it back and forth and then tried to chew it, and so we understood that he has learned to play with toys, and that he has a lot of need to play, so much so that he will find anything that looks like a game and will treat him like a toy. It is a dog that has a lot to give, in joy, in play, in devotion. And a lot to get. The most important thing to take away from his new home are some rules of harmonious cohabitation, and boundaries that no one has ever taught him....

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇬🇷Metsovo
Shelter
Save a Greek Stray
Living with Flyn
  • Microchipped
  • Has special needs
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Flyn home

What you'll need for Flyn 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 Flyn

What life with Flyn looks like

Flyn is a large adult mixed breed dog waiting at Save a Greek Stray in Metsovo.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

Note from the shelter: Requires continued training and socialization as he displays puppy-like behaviors despite being adult age

🇬🇷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 Flyn, answered.

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