How do I contact the shelter about VILMA?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Save a Greek Stray handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw VILMA on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt VILMA if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Save a Greek Stray 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 VILMA 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 VILMA 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 Save a Greek Stray early rather than rehoming privately; they know VILMA 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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VILMA

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

She goes out for her walk, which she loves, and enjoys it calmly, without pulling or getting overly excited. She always goes to the bathroom during her walk, sniffs around, explores a little, and then comes back and sits with us in the office for a while. She gets a few pets, does a little round of the room, then goes into her crate, lies down, and relaxes. She settles so deeply that she falls asleep, and when it’s time to take her back to her kennel, it breaks our hearts. Vilma was once adopted, years ago. She was returned because she didn’t get along at all with the other dog in the family, and since then, luck hasn’t been on her side. She is a very gentle, low-key dog, extremely calm and incredibly sweet. She is deeply affectionate with people she knows and loves. With new people, she just needs a little time to show that affection. She is not fearful or strange, she is social, but she has been living in the shelter for many years now and doesn’t get to meet many people. We are confident that once she goes into a home, she will adapt from the very beginning. She will go on walks with her person, cooperate beautifully, and she won’t have accidents indoors. It may take her a few days to show just how affectionate she truly is, but she will. Vilma is a very, very good dog. The only small quirk in her otherwise wonderful personality is that she doesn’t particularly like female dogs. She is not aggressive, she simply prefers not to live with them. Vilma is now the first dog listed on our site, as she is the longest resident. She truly deserves a home, a family who will notice her among so many others and choose her. We believe she will thrive once adopted. If you are looking for a calm, gentle companion, she is the ideal match. It is the first dog on our site because it is now the oldest. She truly deserves a home, and we believe she will triumph once adopted. If you want a calm, companionable dog of mild tones, this is ideal. VIDEO

Size

Medium

Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇷Metsovo

Shelter

Save a Greek Stray

Living with VILMA

✓Microchipped
✕Good with dogs
✕Has special needs

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Listed 3 months ago

Bringing VILMA home

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About VILMA

What life with VILMA looks like

VILMA is a medium-sized senior mixed breed dog waiting at Save a Greek Stray in Metsovo.

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: Does not get along well with female dogs, prefers to be the only dog or with males only

🇬🇷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.

Metsovo, Greece — browse more dogs in Greece.

Frequently asked

Adopting VILMA, answered.

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