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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 3 months

Update 23.04.2026: Heavy D is a stunning young boy. He is 4-5 month old and currently weighs 11kg, but is still growing. Now after three months at the shelter, he shows what an affectionate and curious young puppy he is. Heavy D loves to play and gets along well with other dogs. His story: The last couple of days we had been in contact with a good person about a mom and four babies (three newborn and one from her previous litter). They were in the Hellenic Navy base which is usually quite safe just that the mom was categorized as aggressive. This might have been so, lots of children, bicycles, etc. and she, protecting her nest. So we had to get her out of there. She was in danger. This morning Olivia and I set out to get the momma and her little newborns. The older sibling has a home. The woman who cared for them all will keep him. She named him Michael. It was tough! Momma had them hidden in super thick brush. She, herself, would not come near us, even after we took her babies hostage. After much time she was caught. World welcome Momma Popi, Chubb Rock, Fat Joe and Heavy D.

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 3 months
Location
🇬🇷Chania
Shelter
Souda Shelter
Living with Heavy D
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Bringing Heavy D home

What you'll need for Heavy D 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 Heavy D

What life with Heavy D looks like

Heavy D is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Nursing mother with newborn puppies, needs quiet environment for bonding

🇬🇷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 Heavy D, answered.

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