How do I contact the shelter about Rio?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Souda Shelter handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rio if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Souda 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 Souda Shelter early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rio 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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Rio

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Gender: male Birthday: July 2024 Castrated/Neutered: yes Weight: 20,5 kg Back story: Rio was abandoned together with his siblings Denver, Tokio, Nairobi and Palermo at the end of 2024. Description/Updates/Pictures: Update April 2026: Rio is a handsome young dog. He is always close to his best friend Fiyero. Both of them enjoy being around people, although they need a little time to warm up before fully opening their hearts. He is 1 1/2 years old and weighs 20 kg. Update May 2025: New photos of our Rio. He still hasn't found a home. Update January 2025: Look into those beautiful eyes and try telling RIO you don't want to take him home right now! Rio had a little setback with a virus, but he's all good now and ready for his forever home. This sweet butter baby loves cuddles, snuggling in his blankets and playing with his buddies. Rio is a charming bully mix, about five months old, and he and his siblings will grow into adorable medium-sized pups.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Update December 2024: Are you ready for some puppy love? These five cuties are our latest addition, and they’ve already stolen our hearts! Meet the money heist gang: DENVER (boy), RIO (boy), PALERMO (boy), TOKYO (girl) and NAIROBI (girl). Almost a month after being abandoned, they‘ve slowly learn to trust people. They love their warm blankets (especially now that it’s getting colder), to play and to cuddle. Let’s make sure Denver, Rio, Palermo, Tokyo and Nairobi don’t grow up in the shelter! The first winter is always tough for these little ones, so maybe they can spend it in the warmth of a loving home?! Give one of these beautiful bully mixes a chance – they deserve it How they were found:

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇷Chania

Shelter

Souda Shelter

Living with Rio

✓Neutered

Cared for by Souda Shelter · Chania Learn about Mixed Breed →

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Rio home

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About Rio

What life with Rio looks like

Rio is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

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.

Chania, Greece — browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rio, answered.

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