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Makis

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 4 years

Friendly, playful, people-oriented, compatible. Makis was found on a riverside near Kavala, where he lived hidden among the rocks. Makis is an albino and this made him a victim of other dogs. A man discovered him and took a detour twice a week to bring the puppy food. Suddenly, however, he disappeared and reappeared only when he was severely infected with mange. Thus, the young, wounded dog came to us at the animal shelter in September 2022. Day by day, he got better and developed into a snow-white beauty, although with one or another flaw. Albinos lack dark pigment, which the body cannot produce due to a genetic defect. The skin is extremely sensitive to light and one can imagine how much Makis must have suffered being exposed to the sun of Greece with his mange. Albinism is rare in animals, as according to science both parents must be albinos for the defect to manifest. These animals have a hard time and are often prey to other animals, but also to their own pack. Therefore, Makis had poor chances in the fight for survival on the street. At our animal shelter, Makis could develop and has become a very kind, accessible, and compatible dog. Makis is full of joy despite the fact that he unfortunately does not see very well and his hearing is impaired. The more Makis jumped around cheerfully, the more it became clear that he could not fully extend his hind legs, so he was x-rayed and examined by a specialist. Conclusion: hip and knee problems, also as a consequence of his albinism. This problem is not surgically correctable, and strengthening agents help only to a limited extent. However, it does not cause him pain, he can live well with it, and his new family would have to get used to his somewhat unusual gait. We think that Makis makes up for all his flaws with his lovable character and his joy of life. Therefore, we are looking for the person or people who are not bothered by all his problems but accept him as he is; they will certainly be rewarded with a lot of love. All are vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU passport. They are checked for Mediterranean diseases according to their age. See information on our homepage. Every dog placed makes space for another dog that has to struggle through life hungry and emaciated. This is a young, adolescent dog.

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freundlich, verspielt, menschenbezogen, verträglich Makis wurde an einem Flussufer bei Kavala gefunden, wo er zwischen Felsen versteckt, lebte. Makis ist ein Albino und dieser Umstand machte ihn zum Opfer von anderen Hunden. Ein Mann entdeckte ihn und fuhr zwei Mal die Woche einen Umweg, um dem Junghund Futter zu bringen. Plötzlich war er aber verschwunden und tauchte erst wieder auf, als er bis zur Unkenntlichkeit an Räude erkrankt war. Und so kam der junge, mit Wunden übersäte Kerl im September 2022 zu uns ins Tierheim. Tag für Tag ging es ihm besser und er entwickelte sich zu einer schneeweißen Schönheit, allerdings mit dem einen oder anderen Makel. Albinos fehlen dunkle Farbpigmente, die der Körper aufgrund eines Gendefekts nicht produzieren kann. Die Haut ist extrem lichtempfindlich und man kann sich vorstellen, wie sehr Makis gelitten haben muss, mit seiner Räude der Sonne Griechenlands ausgesetzt zu sein. Albinismus findet man selten auch bei Tieren, da laut Wissenschaft beide Eltern Albinos sein müssen, damit sich der Defekt durchsetzt. Diese Tiere haben es nicht leicht und werden gerne Beute anderer Tiere, oft aber auch vom eigenen Rudel. Die Chancen von Makis standen also schlecht im Überlebenskampf auf der Straße. Bei uns im Tierheim konnte Makis sich entwickeln und er ist ein ganz lieber, zugänglicher und mit allen verträglicher Hund geworden. Makis strotzt vor Lebensfreude obwohl er leider nicht sehr gut sieht und auch sein Gehör angeschlagen ist. Je mehr Makis fröhlich herumsprang fiel auf, dass er seine hinteren Beinchen nicht ganz strecken kann, deshalb wurde er geröntgt und von einem Spezialisten untersucht. Fazit: Hüft- und Knieproblem auch als Folge seines Albinismus. Dieses Problem ist nicht operativ behebbar, auch Aufbaumittel helfen nur bedingt. Allerdings verursacht es ihm keine Schmerzen, er kann gut damit leben und seine neue Familie müsste sich an seinen etwas eigenartigen Gang gewöhnen. Wir finden, dass Makis alle Makel ausgleicht durch seine allerliebste Art und seiner Freude am Leben. Deshalb suchen wir den oder die Menschen, die sich an all seinen Problemchen nicht stören sondern ihn annehmen, wie er ist, sie werden ganz bestimmt mit viel Liebe belohnt werden. sind alle geimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Ausweis. Sie werden altersentsprechend auf Mittelmeerkrankheiten gecheckt. Siehe dazu Info auf unserer Homepage. Jeder vermittelte Hunde macht Platz für einen jener Hunde, die hungernd und ausgemergelt ihr Dasein fristen müssen. AUFENTHALTSORT

Size
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇷Greece
Shelter
A.C.E. Animal Compassion Europe - Tiere in Not e.V.
Living with Makis
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
Cared for by A.C.E. Animal Compassion Europe - Tiere in Not e.V. · GreeceLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Makis home

What you'll need for Makis 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 Makis

What life with Makis looks like

Makis is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at A.C.E. Animal Compassion Europe - Tiere in Not e.V. in Greece.

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 Makis, answered.

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