How do I contact the shelter about Nikita?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. APAL Finikas (Kreta) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nikita on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Nikita if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — APAL Finikas (Kreta) 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 Nikita 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 Nikita 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 APAL Finikas (Kreta) early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nikita 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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Nikita

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Nikita seeks a home 💚 Meet Nikita Nikita - a big cuddly mouse looking for her place on the couch ❤️ Nikita doesn't need much for her happiness: loving people, closeness, security - and definitely a cozy spot on the couch. Breed: Mixed gender: female, spayed Born: 05.03.2023 Size: approx. 55 cm Weight: approx. 20 kg Character: calm, friendly, very people-oriented and affectionate Housebroken: yes Stays alone: yes Drives: possible Nikita is one of those female dog who makes you wonder why she doesn't have a home of her own yet. She is incredibly people-oriented, friendly to everyone and extremely cuddly. She would love to be close to her people - and she would definitely not mind a fixed spot on the couch. ❤️ Nikita is a pleasant calm and uncomplicated companion. She is house-trained, can stay alone and drives in the car. It is particularly nice that she remains approachable even in new situations and can orientate herself well with her people. Nikita is adaptable and can fit into different life situations. Much more important than a certain family model is for her that she belongs and has people by her side who give her closeness and security. ❤️ A small handicap belongs to Nikita Nikita brings an older injury to her hind leg. This restricts her movement and the muscles of the affected leg have already regressed. However, this neither takes away her zest for life nor her wonderful nature. It simply means that her future people should take her physical possibilities into account and adapt the joint activities accordingly. Physiotherapy would certainly be helpful for Nikita to best support her muscles and promote or maintain her mobility. Depending on how her hind leg develops over the years.

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🐾 Nikita sucht ein Zuhause 💚 Nikita kennenlernen Nikita – große Schmusemaus sucht ihren Platz auf dem Sofa ❤️ Nikita braucht gar nicht viel für ihr Glück: liebe Menschen, Nähe, Geborgenheit – und unbedingt ein gemütliches Plätzchen auf dem Sofa. Rasse: Mischling Geschlecht: weiblich, kastriert Geboren: 05.03.2023 Größe: ca. 55 cm Gewicht: ca. 20 kg Charakter: ruhig, freundlich, sehr menschenbezogen und verschmust Stubenrein: ja Alleine bleiben: ja Autofahren: möglich Nikita ist eine dieser Hündinnen, bei denen man sich fragt, warum sie noch kein eigenes Zuhause hat. Sie ist unglaublich menschenbezogen, freundlich zu allen und ausgesprochen kuschelbedürftig. Am liebsten wäre sie ganz nah bei ihren Menschen – und gegen einen festen Platz auf dem Sofa hätte sie ganz bestimmt nichts einzuwenden. ❤️ Dabei ist Nikita eine angenehm ruhige und unkomplizierte Begleiterin. Sie ist stubenrein, kann bereits alleine bleiben und fährt auch im Auto mit. Besonders schön ist, dass sie selbst in neuen Situationen ansprechbar bleibt und sich gut an ihrem Menschen orientieren kann. Nikita ist anpassungsfähig und kann sich in unterschiedliche Lebenssituationen einfügen. Viel wichtiger als ein bestimmtes Familienmodell ist für sie, dass sie dazugehören darf und Menschen an ihrer Seite hat, die ihr Nähe und Geborgenheit schenken. ❤️ Ein kleines Handicap gehört zu Nikita Nikita bringt eine ältere Verletzung am Hinterbein mit. Dadurch ist sie in ihrer Bewegung eingeschränkt und die Muskulatur des betroffenen Beines hat sich bereits zurückgebildet. Das nimmt Nikita jedoch weder ihre Lebensfreude noch ihre wunderbare Art. Es bedeutet lediglich, dass ihre zukünftigen Menschen ihre körperlichen Möglichkeiten berücksichtigen und die gemeinsamen Aktivitäten entsprechend anpassen sollten. Physiotherapie wäre für Nikita sicherlich hilfreich, um ihre Muskulatur bestmöglich zu unterstützen und ihre Beweglichkeit zu fördern bzw. zu erhalten. Je nachdem, wie sich ihr Hinterbein im Laufe der Jahre ent

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇷Greece

Shelter

APAL Finikas (Kreta)

Living with Nikita

✓House-trained
✓Spayed

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Bringing Nikita home

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About Nikita

What life with Nikita looks like

Nikita is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at APAL Finikas (Kreta) in Greece.

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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nikita, answered.

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