How do I contact the shelter about Sabine?

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

Can I adopt Sabine 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 Sabine 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 Sabine 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 Sabine 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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Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

SabineBASIC CARENEUTERINGBLOOD TESTSMEDICAL COSTS I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issuesI have been tested negative to most common diseases on 30/04/2020Ask moreThe gorgeous hunterHi, I am SabineMy sponsor is Catharina Borgegard&I was born around 2017 and once owned. I think I served my owner well, tried to please them and tried to be a good hunting dog. I have been living on a rough surfaces, probably outdoors, most of my life, with very little love in my life and even less kindness from people. In the spring 2020 I endured my most horrific experience yet. I was used to make puppies and just as my little ones were born and I was ready to take care of them, I was abandoned. They drove me to a town unfamiliar to me and left me to the streets without my pups, my stomach empty, breast full of milk and heart broken. I tried to survive on the streets, feeding from the trash and from cat feeding stations. Me wandering to a cat feeding station was the moment when something changed, a kind lady called the shelter and off I went, to my new temporary home.I am still a little sceptical of people - I'm not convinced they wont abandon me or hurt me, like people did before. But as more time passes, the more I start to get used to this place and yearn the company of people. Because it will take some time from a new person to gain my trust, I would rather not go to a home with little people. I'm not sure if they understand when I want to be left alone. But if there is someone willing to put in the work and earn my trust, I know I will try my best to be your best friend. I would love to go for long walks to the forest, where I could sniff all the wonderful smells and as evening comes, settle down next to you, on a soft and comfortable bed. ?Want to help SabineSponsorBecome 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

Medium

Age

Senior · 9 years

Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Sabine

✕Good with kids
✕Has special needs

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About Sabine

What life with Sabine looks like

Sabine is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Trust issues from abandonment trauma, needs patient owner to build confidence

🇬🇷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 Sabine, answered.

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