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Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

RosiBASIC CARENEUTERINGBLOOD TESTSMEDICAL COSTS ​I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues​Ask moreThe sweetest girlHi, I am RosiMy sponsor is Catharine Borgegard&​I was found in the middle of September on the suburbs of Heraklion. I was very skinny and had lots of fleas. I had a blood test taken from me and the results were not good at all... I was positive for leishmania. Immediately I got medication for that. After 2 weeks, my blood tests were much better and after 4 weeks even better. I also got some happy news when a more sensitive blood test done in a laboratory in Athens showed that I was leishmania negative! And believe it or not but I had a major step back after that... I had a uterine prolapse. I went to surgery immediately and I was sterilized during the operation. Fortunately after recovering for a few days my health was back to normal.Now I am doing ok, with a good appetite, lots of energy, and a very healthy look. I am not taking any medication now. My next appointment with the vet will be in March 2022, to see how I am doing. I have been living in two foster homes since I first got to the shelter. My first foster was a family with a small son, around 3 years old. I learned a lot about patience with this small human being, so I would be a perfect dog for home with kids. And now I am living in a foster home with another, older dog, so I am able to learn from him a lot ;) I still need some training, but I am a clever girl, so I will be able to learn everything with some love and patience. I am ready to leave my foster behind and finally have a permanent place to stay. I want to experience the loving of a family and be able to have a place to call home. Would you give me that??Want to help ​RosiSponsorBecome a sponsor an guarantee that their daily needs like food and parasite treatment is covered. With 15€ donation per month we can make sure they have everything they need!ButtonDonate for neuteringHelp us to reduce the risk of cancer as well as help us guarantee, no more unwanted puppies will be born to the streets or shelters.ButtonDonate for blood testWant to help and make sure are and will stay healhty? With 50€ we can have her tested for the most common diseases like Leishmania and GiardiaButtonHero for a sick dogBecome a Hero for a sick dog and we can make sure the monthly medical costs are taken care of and they can be as healthy as possible!Button

Size
Small
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇷Heraklion
Shelter
Gouves Shelter
Living with Rosi
  • Spayed
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Gouves Shelter · HeraklionLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Rosi home

What you'll need for Rosi 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 Rosi

What life with Rosi looks like

Rosi is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

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: Previously positive for leishmaniasis (now negative), requires periodic vet checkups

🇬🇷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.

Heraklion, Greece browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rosi, answered.

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