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Lima

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 5 years

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Please meet Lima: she's beautiful, full of life and so motivated to learn. Lima came to the shelter in the summer of 2021, when she was three years old. She was very skinny back then, but look at her now. She is a beautiful, strong dog. Please take time to look at all of the photos, they say so much about her.Lima has a very affectionate and sweet temper. She also has a lot of energy, loves to play and go on walks. And she absolutely loves humans and cuddling. Lima gets along with other female dogs as long as she gets a proper introduction. She's not recommended with cats. For Lima we need a somewhat experienced owner who knows how to handle strong dogs. We think Lima is amazing and we need to find her a family to call her own.

Size

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Age

Adult · 5 years

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Lima

✕Good with cats

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About Lima

What life with Lima looks like

Lima is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

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 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 Lima, answered.

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