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Adopt Stavros

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

StavrosBASIC CARENEUTERINGBLOOD TESTSMEDICAL COSTS ​Stavros is leish positive and needs a pill daily.My Hero for a sick animal is Anne Tokaya. Thank you so much!Ask moreThe unfortunate GreekHi, I am StavrosMy sponsor is Marianne Vissenberg&​Up to now my life wasn't a very happy one. I was born in 2016. I probably had a home - can't remember very well. I ended up on the streets here on Crete. Of course, I was bitten by a sandfly and was infected with leish. Nobody cared if I wore one of those collars which offer protection.​After that plus the stress from living on the streets to get food and a place to sleep I got thinner and thinner. And I was only skin and bones when I was found. ​From then on my life turned upward. But it took me some time, intensive care and cuddles to recover to the handsome boy you see on the pictures.You have to admit that I am a beau!​No wonder after all that I fell in love with the world again. So, now I am looking for a home. Maybe with people who understand that life is not always nice and can be very nasty. I will need a bit of education and in spite of the leish I am no couch portato.​I am getting along with children and other dogs. Cats and other animals need to be tested - so just ask the friendly people here.​What else should I say? I am waiting.Please call, Stavros.?Want to help ​StavrosSponsorBecome a sponsor an guarantee that their daily needs like food and parasite treatment is covered. With 15€ donation per month we can make sure they have everything they need!ButtonDonate for neuteringHelp us to reduce the risk of cancer as well as help us guarantee, no more unwanted puppies will be born to the streets or shelters.ButtonDonate for blood testWant to help and make sure are and will stay healhty? With 50€ we can have her tested for the most common diseases like Leishmania and GiardiaButtonHero for a sick dogBecome a Hero for a sick dog and we can make sure the monthly medical costs are taken care of and they can be as healthy as possible!Button

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇷Heraklion
Shelter
Gouves Shelter
Living with Stavros
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with kids
  • Has special needs
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Cared for by Gouves Shelter · HeraklionLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Stavros home

What you'll need for Stavros 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 Stavros

What life with Stavros looks like

Stavros is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Gouves Shelter in Heraklion.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

Note from the shelter: Leishmaniasis - requires ongoing medical management

🇬🇷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 Stavros, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Stavros?
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 Stavros on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Stavros 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Stavros 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 Stavros 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 Stavros 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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