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Max

Mixed Breed · Male · Adult · 7 years

FACTSHEET: ALL ABOUT Max Pictures (click to enlarge previews) Would you like to give Max a home of his own? Max is a gentle, calm and unassuming dog. He was a little afraid of people when he first moved into the village but now is open and likes attention. He is very quiet and really felt comfortable laying on a dog bed in the days that we took him in for recovery. He didn’t bark at all and enjoyed human company, his tail would wag when we visited. He even tried walking on leash a little to go in and out of the vet. WE decided to advertise him for adoption as he seems a bit lonely on the street and more suitable as a pet dog. Max appeared on the street in a Greek village in 2023, either a pet dog dumped there or he wandered in from a fringe community teeming with stray dogs. He moved into the village and people started feeding him. We sterilised and blood tested him in October 2024 and released him back into his neighbourhood. His age is an estimation by the veterinarian. Max currently lives free in the village, as this is best available option for him right now. If reserved, we will find foster space for him until he can leave for his home. Species:dog Date of Birth:07/2018 Can travel after:6 weeks Gender:male Neutered:yes Health Issues:No. Tested for diseases and can do general blood test if requested. Medication:No Weight:22 kg Height:55 cm Behaviour around dogs:Great Behaviour around cats:Great Behaviour around kids:Fine Could be the only animal:Yes Tags: available for adoption

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇷Greece
Shelter
Laiza Strays
Living with Max
  • Neutered
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Max home

What you'll need for Max 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
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    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 Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at Laiza Strays 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 Max, answered.

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