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Samuel

Mixed Breed · Male

I have no known medical issues but I need blood tests to make sure there are no underlying issues Samuel is am a kind and gentle soul with a sensitive character. He can be very timid around new people and new situations. But he never showed any aggression despite his anxiety. Samuel doesn't have any problems with other dogs or cats. He is actually more comfortable around other animals, they make him feel more at ease, so we would like to see him move to a forever home with other dogs. Samuel will need some extra love to get out of his shell. We expect him to grow into a happy dog once he learned he is safe with you. So we would be looking for a patient owner, someone who can spend extra time to let him settle in and who has some knowledge to make him feel comfortable.

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Location

🇬🇷Heraklion

Shelter

Gouves Shelter

Living with Samuel

✓Good with dogs

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About Samuel

What life with Samuel looks like

Samuel is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

An 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 Samuel, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Samuel?: 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 Samuel on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Samuel 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Samuel 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 Samuel 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 Samuel 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.