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Adopt Niko

Mixed Breed · Male

Dear friends, today we would like to present to you Niko. Niko is not a dog for beginners. He is friendly with people. Niko is not compatible with other dogs. He is solitary. Niko is looking for a family with experienced people in dogs without children. We can't say anything about the cats. We would be happy to have food donors for Niko, as he will probably stay with us for a long time. He is castrated and vaccinated. Approximately 65-70 centimeters and 35-38 kilograms.

Read original (el)

Αγαπητοί φίλοι, Σήμερα θα θέλαμε να σας παρουσιάσουμε τον Νίκο.. Ο Νίκο δεν είναι σκύλος για αρχάριους. Είναι φιλικός με τους ανθρώπους. Ο Νίκο δεν είναι συμβατός με άλλα σκυλιά. Είναι μοναχικός. Ο Νίκο ψάχνει για μια οικογένεια με ανθρώπους έμπειρους σε σκύλους χωρίς παιδιά. Δεν μπορούμε να πούμε τίποτα για τις γάτες. Θα χαιρόμασταν να έχουμε χορηγούς τροφής για τον Νίκο, καθώς πιθανότατα θα μείνει μαζί μας για αρκετό καιρό. Είναι τσιπαρισμένος και εμβολιασμένος. Περίπου 65-70 εκατοστά και 35-38 κιλά.

Size
Age
Location
🇬🇷Aridaia
Shelter
Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida
Living with Niko
  • Vaccinated
  • Microchipped
  • Good with kids
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Bringing Niko home

What you'll need for Niko 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 Niko

What life with Niko looks like

Niko is a adult mixed breed dog waiting at Filozoiki Aridaias i Elpida in Aridaia.

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 Niko, answered.

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