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Kintsu

Female

On the 9th of May, Kintsu was thrown over the fence of the sanctuary as if he were a piece of rubbish. He was skin and bones, covered in ticks and dragging a chain weighing at least 10kg behind him. Two metal clips had pierced through the skin on his neck and the wound was already badly infected. Kintsu's name is inspired by kintsugi, the art of repairing broken things beautifully. And he really has been repaired. He's a loving, clever, sweet and handsome dog! Because the sanctuary was entirely full when he was dumped, we put Kintsu in the kennels with the smaller dogs. It's a testament to just how lovely he is that he was out and about with the smalls, both male and female, without any problems. He could definitely join a home with another resident dog, but would probably prefer a friend closer to his own size. During a recent volunteer visit to the sanctuary, Kintsu impressed everyone by learning to sit and "touch" literally within minutes. This boy is clearly highly trainable and would have a great time learning new things. On the 9th of May, Kintsu was thrown over the fence of the sanctuary as if he were a piece of rubbish. He was skin and bones, covered in ticks and dragging a chain weighing at least 10kg behind him. Two metal clips had pierced through the skin on his neck and the wound was already badly infected.

Size
Medium
Age
Location
🇨🇾Limassol
Shelter
SPDC Cyprus
Living with Kintsu
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Microchipped
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Cared for by SPDC Cyprus · Limassol

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Bringing Kintsu home

What you'll need for Kintsu 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 Kintsu

What life with Kintsu looks like

Kintsu is a medium-sized adult dog waiting at SPDC Cyprus in Limassol.

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 Cyprus

Cypriot rescues focus heavily on cross-border placements (the island has more strays than local adopters). Animals are fully vetted before flying. The adopter pays the transport, while the shelter coordinates vaccinations, chipping, and the passport.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Kintsu, answered.

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