How do I contact the shelter about Rocco?

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 Rocco on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Rocco 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 Rocco 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 Rocco 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 Rocco 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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Rocco

Staffordshire Bull Terrier · Female · Young · 1 year

Update 14.8.2025: Look at that face. His personality is full of goofiness and fun! He is 1 year 9 months old and weighs 21kg. Rocco was picked up from a local coffee shop last year. He was covered in bite marks when he came to the shelter. What could have gone on with this animal to have been subjected to such abuse? You wouldn’t know it though, if his scars wouldn’t be so apparent because his heart says otherwise. He’s incredibly friendly with humans and just adores attention. He hasn’t shown any disturbances in his characters from his dark past. He has a lot of energy and loves to play with his girlfriend Lucky. He needs mental and physical stimulation but above all he must also learn to calm down. He’s familiar with walking on a leash and knows some basics like sit or to wait for his food. Update 14.7.2025: Rocco is still at our shelter. Soon more. His story: Now Rocco is in the shelter. He was born in October 2023. His story: Yesterday we got a call from a cafe here in Chania about a Staffie, covered in wounds, exhausted, who would not leave their establishment. We contacted Hari (you might remember Hari from Reino, the dog that changed Greek Law). Hari has a soft spot for bullies and immediately jetted over to pick this little guy up. He agreed to foster him. We obviously did not know anything about the animal and I repeated to Hari to be cautious in his handling. Hari also has his own dog, Buddy at home. Well the photos and conversation that followed were adorable. As Hari says, “this guy is mush”. On Monday he will see the vet for his wounds. We keep you updated. Support Rocco Today! With just €5, you can help cover Rocco's food and treats this week!

Size

Medium

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇷Chania

Shelter

Souda Shelter

Living with Rocco

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✕Has special needs

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Bringing Rocco home

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About Rocco

What life with Rocco looks like

Rocco is a medium-sized young adult staffordshire bull terrier 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.

Note from the shelter: Requires mental and physical stimulation, needs to learn impulse control

🇬🇷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 Rocco, answered.

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