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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Update 16.9.2025: Finally an update! Luca is getting more and more social in his old days. Doesn't he have a shining coat? He has been with us forever. Luca is shy and he is timid and he runs away at the sight of someone even glancing towards him. He has been with us forever, really. Next yet year will be TEN YEARS he has been at the shelter. And the first of those ten years were horrible. But not anymore. Long gone are those horrible days. Luca is meek. Luca is highly sensitive. He would not hurt a fly. Luca has never had the chance to go. He was never considered by anyone to be their dog. Everyone wants the fun pup, the outgoing dog, the pretty dog. Luca doesn’t fit to those standards. He is adorable, to us. Luca had a brother and a sister. His brother passed last year at the shelter. His sister Alice was adopted years ago and she was even MORE timid than Luca. When you would look at Alice, she was so terrified, she would defecate. One day an angel of a woman walked into the shelter and asked me for my most difficult dog to rehome and she adopted her. Alice lives in Finland and is known as the Naked Ballerina. She loves to run outside without a coat and she dances. We wish Luca would have such luck. I think that Luca has accepted that the shelter is his home. I also think that sometimes, when no one is watching, he is having a good time. This is what I tell myself not to be sad. This video, which one of the caretakers secretly took, proves it. His story: Luca is a special dog who has been overlooked for far too long. Born in September 2012, this quiet and reserved companion has yet to find his forever home. Despite his age, Luca is still full of love and affection to give and just needs the right person to bring out the best in him. He is searching for a dedicated and understanding individual who has the patience and time to give him the attention he deserves. Someone who can help him relax and show his true self. Please keep in mind that Luca needs a secure garden as he is not able to walk on a leash and would not be able to go for walks. Luca needs a special person who will give him the chance to trust and open up, and provide him with the secure and comfortable home he deserves. If you think you are that special someone, please consider giving Luca the loving forever home he has been waiting for. One of those quiet, reserved dogs who is not often noticed, Luca wants someone with time & love to give to allow him to relax & show his true self. He needs someone with patience. Maybe you…? Brother to Alice who has now been adopted and Melo . Luca was first published on: Aug 31, 2016 at 9:32 ; Date was changed to show him more up the post list.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇷Chania
Shelter
Souda Shelter
Living with Luca
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Bringing Luca home

What you'll need for Luca 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 Luca

What life with Luca looks like

Luca is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

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.

Note from the shelter: Extremely shy and timid, requires patient owner experienced with fearful dogs

🇬🇷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 Luca, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Luca?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Souda Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Luca on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Luca if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Souda 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Luca 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 Luca 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 Souda Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Luca 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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