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Sparrow

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Gender: male Birthday: August 2025 Castrated/Neutered: no Weight: 19 kg Back story: Sparrow was found by tourists together with his siblings in October 2025. His siblings are Dove, Crow, Cardinal, Eagle and Budgie. Description/Updates/Pictures: Update October 2026: Sparrow is one year and two months old. He was found together with his five siblings by tourists, who brought them all to the shelter. We are the only home he has ever known. At 19 kg, Sparrow has grown into a beautiful young boy who is still waiting for someone to finally notice him! Sparrow is your typical young boy: playful, curious, active and always ready for a little adventure! He loves being around people and is an affectionate, gentle soul who enjoys attention and being close to his humans. You can also see the shepherd in him. Sparrow is observant, attentive and loyal, taking in everything that happens around him. He can be wonderfully energetic when there’s something exciting going on, but he also knows how to slow down. In his lively group of dogs, you’ll sometimes find him happily sitting on the sidelines, enjoying a little peace and quiet. He’s the kind of dog who can keep up with you on an adventure – and then happily settle down beside you afterwards. Update April 2026: Sparrow is currently 7 months old and 16kg. He’s very mature for his age compared to his siblings. He observes a lot but isn’t less affectionate than the others. Update October 2025: Click here to see how they arrived:

Size

Small

Age

Young · 1 year

Location

🇬🇷Chania

Shelter

Souda Shelter

Living with Sparrow

✓Neutered

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Sparrow

What life with Sparrow looks like

Sparrow is a small young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

A 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.

🇬🇷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 Sparrow, answered.

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