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Takis (Τάκης)

Mixed Breed · Male · 5 years

Takis is one of those dogs who first impress you with their presence... and then win you over completely with their heart. Strong, sturdy, and full of energy, but behind his "tough" appearance hides a sweetheart who melts for cuddles and companionship. He's a bit clumsy during play and in his enthusiasm, so he isn't really suitable for small children. He has a sense of humor and experiences everything with intensity, like a big puppy in a bodybuilder's body. Takis needs a person or a couple who will genuinely enjoy spending time with him: walks, play, activities, and quality time together. He wants to exercise both his mind and his impressive physique, because Takis isn't a dog for decoration. He's a dog for life together. On walks he's excellent, sociable, and fearless, always ready for new adventures. With cats, however, he has decided that they are... not his thing. If someone gives Takis the time and space to show who he really is, they will discover very quickly something that dog people already know well: that behind the "toughest" dogs often hide the most tender souls! 📌 Born October 2019

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Ο Τάκης είναι από εκείνους τους σκύλους που στην αρχή σε εντυπωσιάζουν με την παρουσία τους… και μετά σε κερδίζουν ολοκληρωτικά με την καρδιά τους. Δυνατός, στιβαρός και γεμάτος ενέργεια, αλλά πίσω από το «σκληρό» παρουσιαστικό του κρύβεται ένας γλυκούλης που λιώνει για χάδια και παρέα. Είναι λίγο ατσούμπαλος πάνω στο παιχνίδι και τον ενθουσιασμό του επομένως δεν είναι τόσο κατάλληλος για μικρά παιδιά. Είναι χιουμορίστας και ζει τα πάντα με ένταση — σαν μεγάλο κουτάβι σε σώμα bodybuilder. Ο Τάκης χρειάζεται έναν άνθρωπο ή ένα ζευγάρι που θα χαρεί πραγματικά να ασχοληθεί μαζί του: βόλτες, παιχνίδι, δραστηριότητες και ποιοτικό χρόνο μαζί. Θέλει να δουλεύει και το μυαλό του και το εντυπωσιακό του κορμί, γιατί ο Τάκης δεν είναι σκύλος για διακόσμηση — είναι σκύλος για ζωή μαζί. Στη βόλτα είναι εξαιρετικός, κοινωνικός και χωρίς φοβίες, πάντα έτοιμος για νέες περιπέτειες. Με τις γάτες όμως έχει αποφασίσει πως… δεν είναι το κοινό του. Αν κάποιος δώσει στον Τάκη τον χρόνο και τον χώρο να δείξει ποιος πραγματικά είναι, θα ανακαλύψει πολύ γρήγορα κάτι που οι άνθρωποι των σκύλων ξέρουν ήδη καλά: πως πίσω από τις πιο «σκληρά» σκυλιά κρύβονται συχνά οι πιο τρυφερές ψυχές! 📌 Γεννημένος Οκτώβριο 2019

Size

Medium

Age

5 years

Location

🇬🇷Athens

Shelter

SPAZ Athens

Living with Takis (Τάκης)

✓Vaccinated
✓Neutered
✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✕Good with cats
✕Good with kids

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Listed 7 months ago

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About Takis (Τάκης)

What life with Takis (Τάκης) looks like

Takis (Τάκης) is a medium-sized adult mixed breed dog waiting at SPAZ Athens in Athens.

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 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 Takis (Τάκης), answered.

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