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Jovi

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Jovi is one of our dogs who lighten up the room when they step in. Everyone loves Jovi and Jovi loves everyone! He is so full of life, even though he's 'behind bars'. Whenever Jovi's in the garden, there's a party. He starts running and all other dogs join him, as you can see in the video. Jovi has a whole lot of energy, and it's very important for dogs like him to be active. So he would be a perfect fit with an active family. A big garden would be a plus for this sportive guy ;)Jovi loves humans, he loves dogs and cats are not a problem for him. On top of all this, he is a very affectionate dog, as you can see in the introduction video. And....he has a brother too! Jovi and his brother Primo were found as small puppies and grew up in our shelter. They're now fully grown medium sized dogs and weigh around 20 kg. Like every shelter dog he is a mixed breed, but his built and curled tail resemble the Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan hound, very much. This breed is very affectionate and playful.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Jovi

✓Good with dogs

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About Jovi

What life with Jovi looks like

Jovi is a large puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

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.

🇬🇷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 Jovi, answered.

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