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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

River 1 years old Black dog syndrome they say. If you don't believe us, google it. Black little dogs have more time in shelter because they are not chosen because of their color and more chances to never be adopted. River however hopes that his person will find him even if he is black and not a puppy anymore. He is a happy, well balanced dog, without behavior problems. For a stray, he is quite ready for a home. River is housed in MEGAFA. He is spayed, vaccinated & microchipped. Just 20 kg and doesn't grow anymore. You will find him on phone 6942771729.

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River 1 έτους Black dog syndrome λένε. Αν δεν μας πιστεύετε, google it. Τα μαύρα σκυλάκια έχουν περισσότερο χρόνο σε καταφύγιο γιατί δεν τα διαλέγουν λόγω χρώματος και περισσότερες πιθανότητες να μην υιοθετηθούν ποτέ. Ο River όμως ελπίζει ότι θα βρεθεί ο άνθρωπός του ακόμα κι αν είναι μαύρος κι όχι κουτάβι πια. Είναι ένας χαρούμενος, ισορροπημένος σκύλος, χωρίς προβλήματα συμπεριφοράς. Για αδέσποτος, είναι αρκετά έτοιμος για ένα σπίτι. Ο River φιλοξενείται Μέγαρα. Είναι στειρωμένος, εμβολιασμένος & τσιπαρισμένος. Μόλις 20 κιλα και δεν μεγαλώνει άλλο. Θα τον βρείτε στο τηλ 6942771729.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇷Athens
Shelter
Dogs Voice
Living with River
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Voice · AthensLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

Bringing River home

What you'll need for River 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 River

What life with River looks like

River is a medium-sized young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Dogs Voice in Athens.

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 River, answered.

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