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Leo

Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues This wonderful boy was found on the road as a puppy. His rescuer took care of him and his brother Blacky untill they were fully vaccinated. Blacky got adopted and Leo is waiting for his family, which preferrably not only consists of adults ;) In case you want to be sure you'll adopt a dog that is good with children, then we would propose Leo, no doubt about it. Due to lack of space in the shelter, Leo has lived in the garden last summer, which meant he got to play with the children visiting every day. He proved to be very gentle with the small ones and very playful with bigger children. The girl in the photo fell in love with Leo, but they couldn't take him home. Please let us know if you can.Leo is big, but very gentle. He weighs 30 kg and is 65 cm high till the shoulders. He would be an ideal family dog, he is so loving and he loves to go for a walk. He is good with all other dogs and also with cats.

Size

Large

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Leo

✓Vaccinated
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Leo

What life with Leo looks like

Leo 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 Leo, answered.

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