Skip to content
TailHarbor
← Back to results
Available

Adopt Meli (Μέλη)

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 1 year

The Meli is a mixed breed dog, 20 months old, with a very good character and strong protective instinct. She is smart and observant, attached to people, especially children, as she plays and protects our little nephews. She has made great progress, as she has overcome several of her initial fears with patience and love. She is a dog that needs a person willing to continue working with her and to provide her with stability and security. On the road she can be cautious with other dogs, which relates to her protective nature, so she would be ideal for someone with experience or who can give her the right guidance. She is given only to a responsible person or family who will love her and provide her with the home she deserves.

Read original (el)

Η Μέλη είναι ημίαιμο τσοπανόσκυλο, 20 μηνών, με πολύ καλό χαρακτήρα και έντονο ένστικτο φύλακα. Είναι έξυπνο και παρατηρητικό σκυλί, δεμένο με τους ανθρώπους του και ιδιαίτερα με τα παιδιά, καθώς παίζει και προστατεύει τα μικρά ανήψια μας. Έχει κάνει μεγάλη πρόοδο, καθώς ξεπέρασε αρκετές από τις αρχικές του φοβίες με υπομονή και αγάπη. Είναι ένας σκύλος που χρειάζεται έναν άνθρωπο με διάθεση να συνεχίσει να δουλεύει μαζί του και να του προσφέρει σταθερότητα και ασφάλεια. Στο δρόμο μπορεί να είναι επιφυλακτική με άλλους σκύλους, κάτι που σχετίζεται με τον προστατευτικό της χαρακτήρα, γι’ αυτό θα ήταν ιδανική για κάποιον που έχει εμπειρία ή μπορεί να της δώσει τη σωστή καθοδήγηση. Δίνεται μόνο σε υπεύθυνο άτομο ή οικογένεια που θα την αγαπήσει και θα της προσφέρει το σπίτι που της αξίζει.

Size
Large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇷Athens
Shelter
Dogs Voice
Living with Meli (Μέλη)
  • Vaccinated
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Create free account to contact →

Free account — 10 contacts included

Cared for by Dogs Voice · AthensLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Meli (Μέλη) home

What you'll need for Meli (Μέλη) in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

    View on Amazon
    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

    View on Amazon
    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

    View on Amazon
    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

    View on Amazon
    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

    View on Amazon
    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

    View on Amazon
    €20–35

§ Affiliate links · TailHarbor earns a small commission, no extra cost to you.

About Meli (Μέλη)

What life with Meli (Μέλη) looks like

Meli (Μέλη) is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Voice in Athens.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

Athens, Greece browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting Meli (Μέλη), answered.

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

More Mixed Breed pets

Pony

Mixed Breed · large

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Nano

6 years

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Germany

Oskar

Mixed Breed

🇩🇪Germany

More from Dogs Voice

Perla

Puppy

Mixed Breed · medium

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

Orfeas (Ορφέας)

7 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

NANTIN (ΝΑΝΤΙΝ)

Puppy

Mixed Breed · medium

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

Similar animals

More Mixed Breeds looking for a home

Quick Links

Mixed Breed

🇬🇷Greece

Perla

Puppy

Mixed Breed · medium

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

Orfeas (Ορφέας)

7 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

NANTIN (ΝΑΝΤΙΝ)

Puppy

Mixed Breed · medium

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

ZIZOY

7 years

Mixed Breed · small

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

Fox

7 years

Mixed Breed · large

🇬🇷Athens, Greece

Spotted something wrong? Suggest a change →

Adopt Meli (Μέλη) — 1yo Mixed Breed in Athens | TailHarbor