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Mixed Breed · Female

Visit to the animal shelter of SAWA at Santorini We would like to give a small glimpse in words and pictures of our stay to all interested parties. Our last visit was quite some time ago, and we were very happy to find many familiar faces. Many dogs have been rehomed thanks to the support of various organizations from Germany and Denmark! However, the number of dogs is still immense – and winter is just around the corner. ⇒This means that countless dogs will still need a shelter to avoid becoming victims of the annual poisoning actions at the end of the season. Christina and Evagelia at the daily work in the Shelter Absolutely impressive is the warm nature of the "Shelter-Crew" and their tireless efforts for the dogs! A big thank you for this work, which can often be very exhausting. Turtle babies at Santorini The 2 turtle babies in the holding tank During our stay, we got to witness a small natural wonder. Christina, the first president of SAWA, received a call. Turtle babies were found on the beach. As no one knew exactly what was needed, Christina decided to take in the little ones and learn what to do. The two finds, which turned out to belong to the rare Caretta Caretta species, were to be returned to the sea that very evening. Since it was not certain that no more eggs had hatched, we searched with flashlights for a "nest," but could not find anything else. It was really a special atmosphere, many had gathered to witness how these two embark on their journey to the sea, hoping that this endangered species might also have a future at Santorini. Daily walks to the beach We had planned to get to know different dogs better to at least be able to take a few to Germany before winter. This worked best through daily walks with the dogs to the beach. As it is not easy to choose among the many dogs, we decided to briefly introduce all the ones we got to know better on our side, hoping to find people for at least one of them who would give them a second chance. All of them deserved it !!!!!!!!!!!!! On our arrival the next day, we were greeted by all the dogs we had with us at the beach the day before, hoping to come along again. But we wanted to experience other dogs outside the shelter. Now it was time to say goodbye. Arrival at Frankfurt Airport We had room for two large and one small dog on our return flight. These places were taken by Chelsea, a Husky dog who came to a foster home with the intention of being kept, Zadora, a small female dog who was dropped off at the vet in Santorini, and Benji, a small pomeranian mix, who did not do well at the animal shelter at all. The situation with the other dogs overwhelmed him. He immediately sought our protection, and we took him on one of the daily beach walks. While the other dogs were excited and full of energy on the way, he always stayed close to a person and enjoyed the attention and cuddles. Even after our return, he was always with us. And then, after tough negotiations with the airport staff (an extra 50 Euro charge), Ouzo was allowed to join us as the second cabin dog.

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Besuch im Tierheim von SAWA auf Santorini Gerne möchten wir hier einen kleinen Eindruck in Wort und Bild von unserem Aufenthalt an alle Interessierten vermitteln. Unser letzter Besuch ist nun schon eine ganze Weile her und wir haben uns sehr gefreut, kaum noch bekannte Fellnasen anzutreffen. Viele Hunde konnten dank der Unterstützung verschiedener Organisationen aus Deutschland und Dänemark inzwischen vermittelt werden! Trotzdem ist die Anzahl der Hunde immens – und der Winter steht noch vor der Tür. ⇒Das bedeutet, es werden noch unzählige Hunde einen Unterschlupf benötigen, um nicht Opfer der jährlich am Saisonende stattfindenden Vergiftungsaktionen zu werden. Christina und Evagelia bei der täglichen Arbeit im Shelter Absolut beeindruckend ist die herzliche Art der „Shelter-Crew“ und deren unermüdlicher Einsatz für die Hunde! Ein ganz ganz dickes DANKE für diese Arbeit, die oft sehr zermürbend sein kann. Naturwunder Schildkrötenbabys auf Santorini Die 2 Schildkrötenbabys im Auffangbecken Während unseres Aufenthaltes durften wir ein kleines Naturwunder miterleben. Christina, die 1. Vorsitzende von SAWA erhielt einen Anruf. Es wurden Schildkrötenbabys am Strand gefunden. Da niemand genau wusste, was nun wirklich notwendig ist, entschied Christina die Kleinen aufzunehmen und sich kundig zu machen, was zu tun sei. Noch am selben Abend sollten die zwei Findlinge, die, wie sich herausstellte, zu der seltenen Art Caretta Caretta gehören, wieder ins Meer gebracht werden. Da nicht auszuschließen war, dass es noch weitere Eier gab, die inzwischen geschlüpft waren, suchten wir mit Taschenlampen ausgestattet nach einem „Nest“, konnten aber nichts mehr entdecken. Es war wirklich eine ganz besondere Atmosphäre, viele haben sich eingefunden um mitzuerleben wie diese Beiden ihren Weg ins Meer antreten, in der Hoffnung, dass diese vom Aussterben bedrohte Art, vielleicht auch eine Zukunft auf Santorini hat. Tägliche Spaziergänge zum Strand Wir hatten uns vorgenommen, verschiedene Hunde besser kennenzulernen, um zumindest noch ein paar vor dem Winter nach Deutschland mitnehmen zu können. Das gelang am Besten durch tägliche Spaziergänge mit den Hunden zum Strand. Da es nicht leicht ist, unter den vielen Hunden eine Auswahl treffen zu müssen, haben wir uns dafür entschieden , alle die wir näher kennengelernt haben auf unserer Seite kurz vorzustellen, in der Hoffnung für den einen oder anderen, der jetzt noch nicht reisen kann, Menschen zu finden die ihm eine zweite Chance geben möchten. Verdient haben es Alle !!!!!!!!!!!!! Bei unserer Ankunft am nächsten Tag wurden wir von allen Hunden, die wir am Tag zuvor mit am Strand hatten, freudig begrüßt, in der Hoffnung wieder mitkommen zu dürfen.Aber wir wollten ja noch andere Hunde außerhalb des Shelters erleben. Jetzt hieß es Abschied nehmen Ankunft am Frankfurter Flughafen Wir hatten auf unserem Rückflug Platz für zwei große und einen kleinen Hund. Diese Plätze wurden belegt durch Chelsea, eine Huskyhündin, die in eine Pflegestelle mit Behaltungsabsicht kam , Zadora, eine kleine Hündin, die bei der Tierärztin von Santorini abgeben wurde und Benji, einen kleinen Wuschelmix, der im Tierheim überhaupt nicht gut zurecht kam. Die Situation im Shelter mit den anderen Hunden überforderte ihn. Er suchte sofort bei uns Schutz und wir nahmen ihn zu einem der täglichen Strandspaziergänge mit. Während die anderen Hunde aufgeregt und voller Tatendrang unterwegs waren, hielt er sich immer in der Nähe eines Menschen auf und genoss die Aufmerksamkeit und die Streicheleinheiten. Auch nach der Rückkehr war er immer bei uns. Und dann durfte besagter Ouzo noch mit. Der nach zähen Verhandlungen mit dem Flughafenpersonal (50 Euro extra Aufpreis) uns als zweiter Kabinenhund begleiten durfte.

Size
Small
Age
Location
🇩🇪Zornheim
Shelter
Tierschutzverein Second Chance Dogs e.V.
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Bringing Santorini home

What you'll need for Santorini 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 Santorini

What life with Santorini looks like

Santorini is a small adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierschutzverein Second Chance Dogs e.V. in Zornheim.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Santorini, answered.

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