How do I contact the shelter about Selena?

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

Can I adopt Selena 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 Selena 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 Selena 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 Selena 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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Selena

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 3 years

Gender: female Birthday: May 2019 Castrated/Neutered: yes Weight: 29,5kg Back story: Selena was found in 2022, heavily pregnant and shortly after gave birth to her 9 babies (Pistachio, Butternut, Peanut, Hazelnut, Coconut, Brazil, cashew, pecan, chestnut) Description/Updates/Pictures: Update December 2025: Selena – mum of 9 babies, watching them all leave and staying behind herself. A super affectionate and funny girl. She does the most adorable dances when she gets excited – which is mostly at the sight of food or her dear playtime in the yard. Selena is a dominant girl who prefers a confident male around (or to be the only dog in the household). Here she is with her friend Azor. Update April 2025: Selena needs a good home! She deserves it. She would profit from doing some dog school course like trick dog. Selena is now officially the last member of her family still at the shelter. All 9 of her babies have found loving homes and while that makes us really happy, our hearts break for our beautiful Selena. She’s been waiting since 2022 (!) Selena loves playing and running with her best friend Carlos, napping in the sun and getting all the pets and treats she can get. She learns quickly and her love of food makes her easy to train. Selena is incredibly intelligent and needs both physical and mental enrichment. Shelter life simply can’t offer that! Selena is a strong, confident girl who knows what she wants. She’s got a big heart and a bold spirit – and she owns it! Full of character, with just a touch of sass and that’s exactly why we love her! Now she’s looking for a place to call home, where she can curl up in a cozy bed beside someone who loves her. Could that someone be you? Please don’t overlook sweet Selena any longer! She has so much potential, but it’s being wasted here. We‘re sure she’ll thrive in an experienced, active and loving home! Update December 2024: And then there’s our SELENA. Since arriving at the shelter in May 2022 – pregnant and soon giving birth to nine babies – she’s come a long way. You can’t help but fall in love with this girl! Selena is incredibly smart and it’s painful to see her potential go to waste here. She gets so excited about treats, attention and her playtime in the yard. Her happy spins and zoomies are the most wholesome thing you’ll ever see Update December 2023: Meet Selena, the epitome of resilience and beauty. Once abandoned, this light brown female dog has transformed into a vision of strength and grace. Her coat, now gleaming, tells a tale of survival and newfound radiance. Selena, with eyes that reflect a mixture of wisdom and gratitude, walks with a renewed spirit. Despite her past hardships, she carries herself with elegance and a touch of playfulness. Her days of abandonment are behind her, replaced by the love and care that have mended both her body and soul. As the sunlight dances on her light brown fur, Selena is a living testament to the transformative power of compassion. Every step she takes echoes a story of healing and the triumph of love over neglect. Selena is not just a dog; she's a symbol of hope, reminding us that, with kindness, even the most broken spirits can be mended. Update December 2023: She's a funny girl who is very attached to people and does the cutest little dances when it's time for food or she's excited about something. She can get a bit overexcited sometimes though and because she's physically strong she needs people capable to handle a dog her size. Selena's very playful and social with other dogs. Selena can be a quite dominant and needs other dogs to understand and like her physical way of playing. Selena is the momma of Cashew, Peanut, Chestnut, Hazelnut, Butternut, Brazil, Pistachio, Pecan and Coconut. Update September 2022: Selena was picked up underweight and pregnant from the side of the road in May 2022. It wasn't visible to the naked eye HOW pregnant she was until two days later she had a surprise in store for us. Overnight Selena had given birth to nine little babies, her nuts, as we call them. Selena is a large dog with a wonderful and unique character.

Size

Large

Age

Young · 3 years

Location

🇬🇷Chania

Shelter

Souda Shelter

Living with Selena

✓Spayed
✓Good with dogs

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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Selena home

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About Selena

What life with Selena looks like

Selena is a large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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 Selena, answered.

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