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Louis

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 10 years

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues My "career" is typical for Crete. Born in 2016 I was a working dog. Maybe I belonged to a hunter. Maybe I wasn't good enough or someone simply got tired of me.Well, let's not dwell on the past! Here I am. Bursting with engery. And I want to share this energy with you. Maybe you exercise regularly? Or want to do so? Just hire me - this sounds like a perfect job for me. I am good looking and willing to do the job. My qualifications are perfect for a family or a couple or a friend who likes to be active.I am good with dogs and children. Cats and others animals need to be tested though. Just ask the friendly people here.Well, I am waiting for your call,Louis

Size

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Louis

✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Louis

What life with Louis looks like

Louis is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇬🇷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 Louis, answered.

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