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Valerie

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 9 years

Gender: female Birthday: May 2018 Castrated/ Neutered: yes Weight: 20,5kg Back story: Valerie was brought to us by a local who for certain had abused this girl to no end. He brought us her and her two daughters, Bonnie and McKenzie. Description/Updates/Pictures: Update December 2024: Valerie loves attention, treats (!) and her friends. She enjoys pets and loves us in her own special way. Update January 2024: Update 2023: Valerie has triggers where she will make the gesture to bite but never really does, she just seems to intimidate. She does this if petted too long. It is almost as if the stimulus of being pet is too much for her to handle. She has an issue with her back legs. It is kind of sad situation for Valerie becuase we know her well and she is a kind, loving animal but all of her setbacks never allow anyone to really become interested in her.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 9 years
Location
🇬🇷Chania
Shelter
Souda Shelter
Living with Valerie
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with dogs
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Souda Shelter · ChaniaLearn about Mixed Breed →
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Listed 4 months ago

Bringing Valerie home

What you'll need for Valerie 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

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    €20–35

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About Valerie

What life with Valerie looks like

Valerie is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Souda Shelter in Chania.

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: Back leg disability from trauma, behavioral triggers when petted too long, needs quiet home environment

🇬🇷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 Valerie, answered.

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