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Boxer · Female · Puppy · 4 months

PeanutBASIC CARENEUTERINGBLOOD TESTSMEDICAL COSTS ​He has leishmania, but he is doing great on his medication of a pill per day.My Hero for a sick animal is Pinelopi Konstantaki. Thank you so much!Ask more2IMG_4344_edited.jpgTrue survivorHi, I am PeanutMy sponsor is Nicole Van Gossem&Ann-Christin PohlmannLook at me, don't you think I am wonderful with my black muzzle? And the black around my eyes: don't I look like a panda bear?I am Peanut. I am a boxer mix and you can tell from my behaviour: I am goofy and energetic. I like to test my limits so I need a family that is familiar with big, energetic dogs. I love to play with other dogs, but I need some restrictions from my owner, because I tend to play rather roughly. When I see a cat I keep my distance. Altough I have been at the shelter for a while now, I have not been available for adoption the whole time. I have Leishmania and because I didn't get treatment before I came to the shelter, I was in a bad condition for a while. Thanks to medication I got better and now I am in good health. I only need one pill per day to stay healthy, and like every dog with Leishmania I need to have my blood tested regularly to keep a close watch on my bloodlevels.I am waiting for a family to bring me home. A family that loves me to pieces, a home where I get to play and learn how to behave with other dogs. With the right home and proper activities I will be the best dog! Despite what my name suggests, my life was nothing like peanuts up until now. But I'd really like it if my name would fit my future!?Want to help ​PeanutSponsorBecome 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
Large
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇬🇷Heraklion
Shelter
Gouves Shelter
Living with Peanut
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Gouves Shelter · HeraklionLearn about Boxer

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Peanut home

What you'll need for Peanut 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 Peanut

What life with Peanut looks like

Peanut is a large puppy/kitten boxer 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 - requires daily medication and regular blood testing

🇬🇷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 Peanut, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Peanut?
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 Peanut on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Peanut 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 Peanut 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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