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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

We’re all eagerly waiting for Petros’ new coat to grow. At this point, we can only guess what he’ll look like once his appearance is fully restored, because his health is now perfectly fine. The only thing we can guarantee is that Petros will turn into a truly impressive dog. A proper, full-grown stunner. Petros arrived at our shelter in Oropos in a very rough state. A young, kind-hearted, would-be giant with a heart of gold, who had been wasting away tied up in the dreadful municipal kennel of Krestena. We fed him, cared for him, and his eyes lit up again. Soon enough, his coat will shine too, his tail will fill out, and his paws will stop looking out of proportion with the rest of his body. Petros is not a difficult dog. On the contrary, he’s cooperative, cheerful, and good-natured. On walks, he starts off full of excitement and gradually settles, coming right by your side. If you stop to say hello and chat a bit with someone you meet along the way, Petros will patiently wait. He might even lie down for a bit, just to avoid wasting unnecessary energy. Petros is a great character. Once his chocolate brown and white coat with black spots fully comes through, and his mane grows longer, we might not even recognize him. Maybe only the sweetness in his eyes will give him away. Whoever adopts Petros can be sure that plenty of heads will turn to admire him as they walk together.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇷Metsovo
Shelter
Save a Greek Stray
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Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Petros home

What you'll need for Petros 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 Petros

What life with Petros looks like

Petros is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Save a Greek Stray in Metsovo.

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 Petros, answered.

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