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Sheldon

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Gender: male Birthday: December 2019 Castrated/Neutered: yes Weight: 21,9kg Back story: Sheldon was abandoned outside the Shelter in November 2025. Description/ Updates/ Pictures: Update January 2026: Sheldon is starting to get better. He was tested positive for Leishmania and therefore started on medication. He gets along well with other dogs and is very friendly. It appears that his vision is a bit limited. When we found him November 2025: No Caption No Caption

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇬🇷Chania
Shelter
Souda Shelter
Living with Sheldon
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Souda Shelter · ChaniaLearn about Mixed Breed →
More dogs in Chania →More dogs in Greece →

Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Sheldon home

What you'll need for Sheldon 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 Sheldon

What life with Sheldon looks like

Sheldon is a medium-sized 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. 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: Recently abandoned and severely neglected, possibly infected with virus or parasite, has visible wounds on head requiring veterinary treatment

🇬🇷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.

Chania, Greece — browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sheldon, answered.

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