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Adopt Radu

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

We met Radu during the spay and neuter campaign we carried out at the shelter in October ’25. Well, not exactly. We were actually the ones who picked Radu up. Up on a mountain, in the middle of nowhere, while we were searching for other dogs from a pack that lives there permanently, he suddenly appeared right in front of us. We took him along with the rest. With him, there was no effort at all. He walked straight toward us as if he had been waiting. From his behavior and overall condition, it was clear that he had nothing to do with the nearby pack. He had just been abandoned, and we found him at the most vulnerable moment any abandoned dog goes through. That moment when, overwhelmed by the unknown, they are simply looking for something to hold on to. And he held on to us. We couldn’t bring ourselves to leave him behind. How could we, just when he had finally felt a little safe? He arrived at the shelter very thin and exhausted, but otherwise in good health. All he needed to recover was proper food, and he now has as much as he wants. His ears and tail have been cut. Whether someone intended him to be a livestock guardian dog, we cannot know. But having met him, the idea feels almost absurd. Radu is a wonderful young soul who finds joy in the simplest things. He loves going for walks and craves human companionship. He waits for us eagerly, and the moment he realizes he’s about to go out, he can barely contain his excitement. Whoever adopts him will have the privilege of sharing their life with a truly special, gentle dog. A dog who can keep you warm in the winter, thanks to his thick, fluffy coat and his warm heart. VIDEO

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

Bringing Radu home

What you'll need for Radu in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Radu

What life with Radu looks like

Radu is a medium-sized 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. 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 Radu, answered.

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