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Mixed Breed · Female · Puppy · 4 months

OskarBASIC CARENEUTERINGBLOOD TESTSMEDICAL COSTS ​Unfortunately I have leishmaniasis. The disease is in control and I don't need medication at the moment. My Hero for a sick animal is Olga van Straten. Thank you so much!Ask moreimg_4497.heicimg_4456.heicimg_4449.heicimg_4477.heicOskar with a ´k´Hi, I am OskarMy sponsor is Alex Oswald&​I am a beautiful and soulful girl with a fun name to match my character. I wondered to the shelter on my own one day since I heard this was a place for second chances. I used to wander around the area with my friend, who already got adopted. Unfortunately I have been tested positive for leishmania, but the disease is at a stage where I don't need medication yet. I don’t have any symptoms, so I would just need regular check ups with the vet to. I am very sweet with people and other dogs, but funny enough I am a bit afraid of cats, even though I'm ten times their size. But other than that I have no issues with other animals. I am all ready to find a home of my own and get that second chance in life. Would you be the one to give me that??Want to help ​OskarSponsorBecome a sponsor an guarantee that their daily needs like food and parasite treatment is covered. With 15€ donation per month we can make sure they have everything they need!ButtonDonate for neuteringHelp us to reduce the risk of cancer as well as help us guarantee, no more unwanted puppies will be born to the streets or shelters.ButtonDonate for blood testWant to help and make sure are and will stay healhty? With 50€ we can have her tested for the most common diseases like Leishmania and GiardiaButtonHero for a sick dogBecome a Hero for a sick dog and we can make sure the monthly medical costs are taken care of and they can be as healthy as possible!Button

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇬🇷Heraklion
Shelter
Gouves Shelter
Living with Oskar
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Gouves Shelter · HeraklionLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Oskar home

What you'll need for Oskar 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 Oskar

What life with Oskar looks like

Oskar is a medium-sized puppy/kitten mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

Note from the shelter: Leishmania positive (asymptomatic, needs regular vet monitoring)

🇬🇷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 Oskar, answered.

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